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CD PROJEKT RED

<p></p><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SENIOR GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR
</b></h1><p><b>Boston, MA, United States</b></p>
<p><b>Full-time</b></p>
<p><b>Project: &#1057;yberpunk 2</b></p>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Posted by:</b></div><b>
Michael Geeter
</b></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>COMPANY DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p>To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p>We're looking for a <b>Senior Gameplay Animator (View Model)</b> to join our team. This role is part of our team working on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077!<br>
<br>
Contribute to a dynamic team by bringing characters to life during gameplay! Collaborate closely with designers and other multidisciplinary team members to create immersive gameplay content - from initial concepting, quick iteration (while supporting design requirements), to finished animations. As a Senior View Model Animator, you'll be an integral part of the game development process, using your expertise to enhance the players immersive experience in first person view. As the project evolves, so will your responsibilities, offering you the chance to continually grow and adapt. If you are passionate about gameplay and animation, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the next Cyberpunk game!</p><p><b>
Daily Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Create hand keyed, visually appealing, immersive first person animation assets, supporting the gameplay vision and artistic style of the project.</li><li>
Edit and modify motion capture data when applicable.</li><li>
Create detailed weapon animations and interactions.</li><li>
Collaborating daily with the Animation Lead and Gameplay Design Team.</li><li>
Help design and take ownership over key gameplay animation features.</li><li>
Taking responsibility for the animation-related aspects of the game, including driving collaboration across disciplines to create the best possible player experience.</li><li>
Estimating the time required to carry out own tasks and meeting deadlines.</li><li>
Work effectively with a cross-discipline team, prototyping and drafting animations to efficiently explore and validate new ideas in game.</li><li>
Working on previz animations to communicate new gameplay concepts in Maya/ Motionbuilder/ Unreal Engine.</li><li>
Providing knowledge and solutions for everyday problems.</li><li>
Building and testing the animation pipeline in DCC tools and Unreal Engine, acting as both a key stakeholder and power user in the process.</li><li>
Sharing your experience and helping less experienced team members.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<ul><li>Passion for creating great games and a love for animation.</li><li>
Experience working on at least two AAA titles.</li><li>
An animation reel demonstrating immersive 1st person view model animation.</li><li>
Outstanding creativity and a strong commitment to the project.</li><li>
Solid knowledge of animation principles and an eye for dynamic poses.</li><li>
Good instincts for both realistic and stylized character movement.</li><li>
Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine and Motion Builder or Maya.</li><li>
Capability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities.</li><li>
Ability to work proactively in multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>
Eagerness to receive, seek, and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>
Ability to mentor less experienced peers.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with producers, programmers, designers, as well as artists.</li><li>
Curiosity, kindness, and a positive and professional can-do attitude.</li></ul><p>
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)</p><ul><li>
Experience setting up / troubleshooting node based state machines and animation graphs is a plus.</li><li>
Experience with motion matching is a plus.</li><li>
Experience in developing animation pipelines and tools is a plus.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></h2>
<p>This job requires working in Boston, US.<br>
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental).</li><li>
Paid Leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).</li><li>
No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Gym Membership Reimbursement.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch &mdash; regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office &mdash; dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li><li>
Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Gameplay Animator

<p></p><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>LEAD TECHNICAL ANIMATOR
</b></h1><p><b>Boston, MA, United States</b></p>
<p><b>Full-time</b></p>
<p><b>Project: &#1057;yberpunk 2</b></p>
<div><div>Share offer on:</div>
</div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Posted by:</b></div><b>
Alex Gombos
</b></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>COMPANY DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p>To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p><b>CD PROJEKT RED</b> is looking for a <b>Lead Technical Animator</b> to join our studio in Boston and work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. You will bring your years of expertise, leadership skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating animation pipelines and systems for characters, vehicles, and weapons to our growing team.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and manage a high performing Technical Art team comprising Rigging TD&rsquo;s and Technical Animators.</li><li>
Leverage your skillsets in both digital content creation tools and real-time engines to drive and deliver high-quality character, vehicle, and weapon workflows, pipelines, and animation solutions.</li><li>
Manage your direct reports and help them grow in their role and ambitions, including setting up 1:1s, performance management, hiring and promotions.</li><li>
Work with Directors and Production to estimate and plan work.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned to deliver on expectations.</li><li>
Coordinate and drive cross-discipline functional teams from feature conception to completion.</li><li>
Establish and maintain best practices offering guidance to support content development team artistic and technical objectives.</li><li>
Mentor the technical art team, building an environment of creativity, trust, and excellence aligned with the company&rsquo;s values and goals.</li></ul><p><b>
Pipeline</b></p><ul><li>
Prototype, research, integrate, and extend rigging and animation systems.</li><li>
Help devise, develop, and maintain pipelines for asset creation focusing on characters, weapons, and vehicles.</li><li>
Solve complex technical art challenges while ensuring workflows and systems are efficient and scalable.</li><li>
Actively participate in evaluating performance and optimization to ensure seamless cross-team gameplay experiences.</li><li>
Foster cross-department collaboration to ensure the content and animation work effectively contributes across game teams and systems.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<ul><li>Minimum 7+ years of experience in the video games industry, including at least one shipped AAA title through the entire production lifecycle.</li><li>
Experience leading a technical art team.</li><li>
Expertise in Unreal Engine 5 Rigging and Animation Systems.</li><li>
Animation pipeline knowledge including developing and scripting tools for Maya, MotionBuilder, or other DCC applications.</li><li>
Proven track record of building character, vehicle, weapon workflows and pipelines.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.</li><li>
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.</li></ul><p><b>
Nice to Haves:</b></p><p>
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)</p><ul><li>
Strong C++, C#, or Python tool development and scripting professional experience.</li><li>
Experience in animation performance/memory optimization.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></h2>
<p>This job requires working in Boston, US.<br>
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental).</li><li>
Paid Leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).</li><li>
No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Gym Membership Reimbursement.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch &mdash; gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office &mdash; dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li><li>
Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Lead Technical Animator

<div>
 <strong>
  Company Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  CD PROJEKT RED
 </strong>
 is looking for a
 <strong>
  Lead Technical Animator
 </strong>
 to join our studio in Boston and work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. You will bring your years of expertise, leadership skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating animation pipelines and systems for characters, vehicles, and weapons to our growing team.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and manage a high performing Technical Art team comprising Rigging TD&rsquo;s and Technical Animators.
  </li>
  <li>
   Leverage your skillsets in both digital content creation tools and real-time engines to drive and deliver high-quality character, vehicle, and weapon workflows, pipelines, and animation solutions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage your direct reports and help them grow in their role and ambitions, including setting up 1:1s, performance management, hiring and promotions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work with Directors and Production to estimate and plan work.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned to deliver on expectations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate and drive cross-discipline functional teams from feature conception to completion.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and maintain best practices offering guidance to support content development team artistic and technical objectives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Mentor the technical art team, building an environment of creativity, trust, and excellence aligned with the company&rsquo;s values and goals.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Pipeline
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Prototype, research, integrate, and extend rigging and animation systems.
  </li>
  <li>
   Help devise, develop, and maintain pipelines for asset creation focusing on characters, weapons, and vehicles.
  </li>
  <li>
   Solve complex technical art challenges while ensuring workflows and systems are efficient and scalable.
  </li>
  <li>
   Actively participate in evaluating performance and optimization to ensure seamless cross-team gameplay experiences.
  </li>
  <li>
   Foster cross-department collaboration to ensure the content and animation work effectively contributes across game teams and systems.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Qualifications
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Minimum 7+ years of experience in the video games industry, including at least one shipped AAA title through the entire production lifecycle.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience leading a technical art team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Expertise in Unreal Engine 5 Rigging and Animation Systems.
  </li>
  <li>
   Animation pipeline knowledge including developing and scripting tools for Maya, MotionBuilder, or other DCC applications.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record of building character, vehicle, weapon workflows and pipelines.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Nice to Haves:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 (Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strong C++, C#, or Python tool development and scripting professional experience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in animation performance/memory optimization.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Additional Information
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This job requires working in Boston, US.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Health &amp; Well-being
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental).
  </li>
  <li>
   Paid Leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
  </li>
  <li>
   No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.
  </li>
  <li>
   401K with employer matching.
  </li>
  <li>
   Gym Membership Reimbursement.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Perks &amp; Professional Growth
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Flexible working hours.
  </li>
  <li>
   Trainings, lectures and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!
  </li>
  <li>
   Merch &mdash; gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
  </li>
  <li>
   A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Life in the Office
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Dog-friendly office &mdash; dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  </li>
  <li>
   Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <em>
  If you have observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
</div>


<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
CD PROJEKT RED</b> is looking for a <b>Lead Technical Animator</b> to join our studio in Boston and work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. You will bring your years of expertise, leadership skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating animation pipelines and systems for characters, vehicles, and weapons to our growing team.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and manage a high performing Technical Art team comprising Rigging TD&rsquo;s and Technical Animators.</li><li>
Leverage your skillsets in both digital content creation tools and real-time engines to drive and deliver high-quality character, vehicle, and weapon workflows, pipelines, and animation solutions.</li><li>
Manage your direct reports and help them grow in their role and ambitions, including setting up 1:1s, performance management, hiring and promotions.</li><li>
Work with Directors and Production to estimate and plan work.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with designers, artists and other developers to understand their needs and ensure that your team is aligned to deliver on expectations.</li><li>
Coordinate and drive cross-discipline functional teams from feature conception to completion.</li><li>
Establish and maintain best practices offering guidance to support content development team artistic and technical objectives.</li><li>
Mentor the technical art team, building an environment of creativity, trust, and excellence aligned with the company&rsquo;s values and goals.</li></ul><p><b>
Pipeline</b></p><ul><li>
Prototype, research, integrate, and extend rigging and animation systems.</li><li>
Help devise, develop, and maintain pipelines for asset creation focusing on characters, weapons, and vehicles.</li><li>
Solve complex technical art challenges while ensuring workflows and systems are efficient and scalable.</li><li>
Actively participate in evaluating performance and optimization to ensure seamless cross-team gameplay experiences.</li><li>
Foster cross-department collaboration to ensure the content and animation work effectively contributes across game teams and systems.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>
Minimum 7+ years of experience in the video games industry, including at least one shipped AAA title through the entire production lifecycle.</li><li>
Experience leading a technical art team.</li><li>
Expertise in Unreal Engine 5 Rigging and Animation Systems.</li><li>
Animation pipeline knowledge including developing and scripting tools for Maya, MotionBuilder, or other DCC applications.</li><li>
Proven track record of building character, vehicle, weapon workflows and pipelines.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.</li><li>
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.</li></ul><p><b>
Nice to Haves:</b></p><p>
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)</p><ul><li>
Strong C++, C#, or Python tool development and scripting professional experience.</li><li>
Experience in animation performance/memory optimization.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
This job requires working in Boston, US.<br>
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental).</li><li>
Paid Leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).</li><li>
No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Gym Membership Reimbursement.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch &mdash; gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office &mdash; dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li>
Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p><i>If you have observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click </i><i>here</i><i> to report them.</i></p><p><i>
#LI-Onsite</i></p></div>

Wayfair

<div><p><b>The salary range for this position is $83,500 to $92,500per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<div><b><i>At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for this position for the following work visas: F1-OPT, STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.</i></b></div>
<p></p>
<p>The Wayfair Creative team is a multi-talented group of innovative thinkers across many disciplines, partnering closely with strategic leaders to catapult Wayfair into the leading destination for all things home by developing engaging consumer campaigns, next-in-class consumer experiences, and scalable, but distinct brand systems.</p>
<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<p>
We&rsquo;re looking for a well-rounded Motion Designer to support our major promotions and digital marketing team as well as various content channels. Motion deliverables include identity elements, digital and paid social activations, email marketing, on site activations, retail display screens, tv and online video activations, and more. You&rsquo;ll present creative recommendations to cross functional partners for alignment and buy-in and work closely with marketing teams, designers, copywriters, Imagery Art Directors, and more. To be successful in this role, you must be resourceful and inventive, eager to partner with other creatives and non-creatives alike.</p>
<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Partner with our design and copy team to produce work that resonates with our customers, follows our creative guidelines and continues to raise the bar for our brand</li>
<li>Conceptualize and animate a high volume of on site and digital marketing collateral</li>
<li>Participate in collaborative brainstorms, concept development, and presentations with creative peers and cross-functional partners</li>
<li>Engage in thoughtful critiques, both responding positively to and offering constructive feedback</li>
<li>Possess an analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems</li>
<li>Interpret needs, objectives, and direction from multiple sources to ensure design concepts meet business goals</li>
<li>Collaborate with our internal motion design team to implement motion brand standards and deploy new motion treatments and motion systems</li>
<li>Be a vocal contributor, an organized team player, and willing to pitch in on additional projects</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Need</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in animation, graphic design, visual communication, or related field, preferred</li>
<li>Advanced usage of After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma a bonus but not mandatory</li>
<li>Strong motion concepting, typography, and visual storytelling skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Confidence in creative abilities plus the ability to articulate ideas and opinions</li>
<li>Ability to stay organized and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced atmosphere</li>
<li>Continual interest in the latest design, art, technology, and current trends</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Resume &amp; Reel/Portfolio</b></p>
<p>
To be considered you must have an animation reel and/or an online portfolio. Your work should demonstrate a strong eye for motion, design, a respect for brand standards&mdash;both following and creating them.</p><p></p><div><p><b><br>
About Wayfair Inc.</b></p>
<p>
Wayfair is one of the world&rsquo;s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we&rsquo;re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you&rsquo;re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you&rsquo;ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.</p>
<p>
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We&rsquo;re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair &ndash; and world &ndash; for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.</p>
<p>
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.</p></div></div>

Motion Designer

<p></p><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SENIOR CINEMATIC ANIMATOR</b></h1>
<p><b>Boston, MA, United States</b></p>
<p><b>Full-time</b></p>
<p><b>Project: &#1057;yberpunk 2</b></p>
<div><div>Share offer on:</div>
</div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Posted by:</b></div><b>
Przemys&#322;aw Rozalski
</b></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>COMPANY DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p>To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p><b>CD PROJEKT RED</b> is searching for a <b>Senior Cinematic Animator</b> at our Boston Hub. Join our team dedicated to Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. The Cinematics Team excels in developing highly interactive cinematic sequences, leveraging animation libraries and motion capture to merge the realms of film and gaming uniquely.<br>
<br>
Contribute to a dynamic team by bringing characters to life in the narrative moments of the game. Work hand-in-hand with designers and multidisciplinary teams to bring immersive game content to life &mdash; guiding it from initial concepts and quest requirements, through mocap shoots, all the way to polished final animations. As a Senior Cinematic Animator, you'll be an integral part of the storytelling process, using your expertise to ensure that final scenes are not only visually stunning but also deeply engaging for players.</p><p><b>
Daily Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Being a game developer first, ensuring that your animations look and feel great while playing the game.</li><li>
Collaborating daily with cross discipline pod, Animation Leads and Directors.</li><li>
Taking responsibility for the animation-related aspects of the game, including driving collaboration across disciplines to create the best possible player experience.</li><li>
Estimating the time required to carry out own tasks and meeting deadlines.</li><li>
Delivering work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project.</li><li>
Prototyping and drafting animations to explore and validate new ideas.</li><li>
Working on concepts and previzes for the narrative parts of the game to ensure a cohesive and engaging story experience.</li><li>
Providing knowledge and solutions for everyday problems.</li><li>
Building and testing the animation pipeline in Unreal Engine 5, acting as both a key stakeholder and power user in the process.</li><li>
Creating final, high-quality narrative animation assets from scratch or motion capture data.</li><li>
Sharing your experience and helping less experienced team members.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<ul><li>At least 7 years experience creating animations in video games</li><li>
An animation reel demonstrating senior-level skills with a clear explanation of contributions.</li><li>
Solid knowledge of animation principles and an eye for dynamic poses.</li><li>
Good instincts for realistic character movement and facial conveying emotions.</li><li>
Understanding of camera movement, composition, and character performance to create visually compelling scenes.</li><li>
Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine and Motion Builder or Maya.</li><li>
Experience directing and working with motion capture and/or performance capture.</li><li>
Capability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities.</li><li>
Ability to work proactively in multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>
Eagerness to receive, seek, and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>
Ability to mentor more junior animators.</li></ul><p><b>
Nice to have:</b></p><p>
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)</p><ul><li>
Interest in the RPG-action genre.</li><li>
Experience creating layouts or previzes.</li><li>
Experience in developing animation pipelines and tools</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></h2>
<p>This job requires working in Boston, US.<br>
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental).</li><li>
Paid Leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).</li><li>
No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Gym Membership Reimbursement.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch &mdash; regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office &mdash; dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li><li>
Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Cinematic Animator

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
CD PROJEKT RED</b> is searching for a <b>Senior Cinematic Animator</b> at our Boston Hub. Join our team dedicated to Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. The Cinematics Team excels in developing highly interactive cinematic sequences, leveraging animation libraries and motion capture to merge the realms of film and gaming uniquely.<br>
<br>
Contribute to a dynamic team by bringing characters to life in the narrative moments of the game. Work hand-in-hand with designers and multidisciplinary teams to bring immersive game content to life &mdash; guiding it from initial concepts and quest requirements, through mocap shoots, all the way to polished final animations. As a Senior Cinematic Animator, you'll be an integral part of the storytelling process, using your expertise to ensure that final scenes are not only visually stunning but also deeply engaging for players.</p><p><b>
Daily Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Being a game developer first, ensuring that your animations look and feel great while playing the game.</li><li>
Collaborating daily with cross discipline pod, Animation Leads and Directors.</li><li>
Taking responsibility for the animation-related aspects of the game, including driving collaboration across disciplines to create the best possible player experience.</li><li>
Estimating the time required to carry out own tasks and meeting deadlines.</li><li>
Delivering work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project.</li><li>
Prototyping and drafting animations to explore and validate new ideas.</li><li>
Working on concepts and previzes for the narrative parts of the game to ensure a cohesive and engaging story experience.</li><li>
Providing knowledge and solutions for everyday problems.</li><li>
Building and testing the animation pipeline in Unreal Engine 5, acting as both a key stakeholder and power user in the process.</li><li>
Creating final, high-quality narrative animation assets from scratch or motion capture data.</li><li>
Sharing your experience and helping less experienced team members.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>
At least 7 years experience creating animations in video games</li><li>
An animation reel demonstrating senior-level skills with a clear explanation of contributions.</li><li>
Solid knowledge of animation principles and an eye for dynamic poses.</li><li>
Good instincts for realistic character movement and facial conveying emotions.</li><li>
Understanding of camera movement, composition, and character performance to create visually compelling scenes.</li><li>
Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine and Motion Builder or Maya.</li><li>
Experience directing and working with motion capture and/or performance capture.</li><li>
Capability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities.</li><li>
Ability to work proactively in multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>
Eagerness to receive, seek, and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>
Ability to mentor more junior animators.</li></ul><p><b>
Nice to have:</b></p><p>
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)</p><ul><li>
Interest in the RPG-action genre.</li><li>
Experience creating layouts or previzes.</li><li>
Experience in developing animation pipelines and tools</li></ul><br>
<b>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
This job requires working in Boston, US.<br>
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental).</li><li>
Paid Leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).</li><li>
No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Gym Membership Reimbursement.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch &mdash; regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office &mdash; dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li><li>
Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li></ul><p><i>
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