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SeniorFull-timeReact
Salary Range
$93,925 - $127,075 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Cinematic Designer to join our Boston team and help shape the next evolution of cinematic storytelling in Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077.
Key Responsibilities
- →Create dynamic, in-game cinematic sequences that merge storytelling with gameplay, maintaining player immersion and agency.
- →Implement scenes with a focus on character staging, lighting, and composition that enhance the emotional and visual impact of each moment.
- →Use Unreal Engine’s Sequencer and proprietary visual scripting tools to build and iterate on non-linear cinematic scenes.
- →Craft expressive facial performances by combining facial animation libraries with custom animation work to deliver believable, emotionally resonant interactions.
- →Collaborate closely with writers, cinematic designers, animators, quest, and gameplay teams to ensure seamless integration between narrative and interactive elements.
- →Participate in motion capture sessions, assisting with shot design, framing, and performance guidance.
- →Balance artistic vision with technical performance, ensuring all cinematic content meets quality and optimization standards for real-time execution.
- →Maintain the visual and narrative consistency of the project through close cooperation with art direction and cinematic leadership.
Requirements
- ✓Passion for cinema and real-time storytelling
- ✓Strong understanding of art direction, gameplay, and narrative design
- ✓Experience with Unreal Engine and cinematic tools
- ✓Ability to create expressive facial performances and character staging
- ✓Experience with motion capture and performance guidance
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About CDPROJEKTRED
CD PROJEKT RED is a leading Polish video game developer renowned for creating highly immersive and narrative-driven open-world games. Founded in 2002 in Warsaw, the company has established itself as a major player in the global gaming industry, particularly known for its adaptations of The Witcher fantasy series and the critically acclaimed cyberpunk RPG Cyberpunk 2077. With a strong commitment to storytelling and player choice, CD PROJEKT RED has cultivated a reputation for delivering complex, emotionally resonant gaming experiences that blend cinematic quality with deep gameplay mechanics. The company’s main products include The Witcher series, which features intricate world-building, morally ambiguous choices, and a richly detailed fantasy universe, as well as Cyberpunk 2077, a dystopian future set in Night City. Key features of their games include branching narratives, extensive side quests, and a focus on player agency, allowing gamers to shape their own stories. CD PROJEKT RED targets adult gamers who appreciate deep, story-driven experiences, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction genres. Their games are celebrated for their high production values, including voice acting, music, and visual design. CD PROJEKT RED has achieved numerous accolades, including multiple Game of the Year awards for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and has built a loyal global fanbase. The company is known for its "CDPR way" of development, emphasizing player satisfaction and long-term support for their titles through updates and expansions. Their unique value proposition lies in their unwavering dedication to narrative depth and player freedom, setting them apart as a studio that prioritizes meaningful gameplay over transient trends.
