Contractor Cinematic Animator (Open World)

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a skilled and passionate Cinematic Open World Animator for a one-year contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how the game world feels and connects with the player.

Responsibilities:

• Crafting animations for dynamic NPCs, animals, creatures, and environmental interactions.
• Creating world routines, behaviors, ambient scenes, and contextual events with narrative intent.
• Collaborating with design teams (Open World, Gameplay, Technical Animation, Asset Team) in a collaborative environment.
• Delivering high-quality animation assets for various scenarios.
• Collaborating with the Cinematic Animation Lead and other departments.
• Estimating task completion times and delivering on schedule.
• Prototyping and iterating animations to enhance systemic interactions.
• Providing creative and technical solutions to animation challenges.
• Mentoring less experienced animators.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game or film animation experience.
• Strong animation reel showcasing specialist skills.
• Proficiency in Motion Builder and/or Maya.
• Experience with motion capture.
• Ability to work proactively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of animation principles.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have:

• Animation degree
• Experience with AAA game titles
• Experience animating FACS systems
• Open-world game animation experience
• Unreal Engine experience

Working Mode:

• Choose between remote-first or office-first.
• Office-First: Minimum 10 days per month in Warsaw, Wrocław, or Kraków office.
• Remote-First: Work from home or within 3 hours of UTC+2.

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