Senior Cinematic Designer (Cyberpunk 2)

Location: Boston, United States; in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity

Estimated pay range: $118,800–$196,000 USD annually

Company

CD PROJEKT RED creates story-driven role-playing games, including Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077.

What you will do

• Create dynamic, in-game cinematic sequences that combine narrative, gameplay, immersion, and player agency.
• Implement character staging, lighting, composition, editing, and pacing to strengthen emotional and visual impact.
• Build and iterate on non-linear cinematic scenes using Unreal Engine’s Sequencer and visual scripting tools.
• Develop expressive facial performances with facial animation libraries and custom animation work.
• Collaborate with writers, animators, quest, gameplay, art direction, and cinematic leadership teams.
• Participate in motion capture sessions and balance artistic quality with real-time performance and optimization standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cinematic development or related film, animation, or game development industries.
• Strong hands-on experience with real-time game engines such as Unreal Engine or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of cinematography, composition, and camera language in a real-time engine.
• Deep knowledge of editing, timing, and pacing for linear and interactive storytelling.
• Proven experience implementing gameplay cinematics with Unreal Sequencer or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of acting and posing for character-driven scenes.
• Experience with visual scripting systems such as Unreal Blueprints or proprietary equivalents.
• Familiarity with motion capture workflows and directing talent for cinematic performance.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability to proprietary pipelines.

Nice to have

• Background in film, photography, or lighting.
• Interest in narrative-driven RPGs and interactive storytelling.
• Experience with MotionBuilder, Maya, or animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare, plus free mental health support.
• Paid leave includes 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays annually.
• 401K with employer matching and a $100 monthly Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Flexible working hours, professional training, workshops, courses, and e-learning.
• Dog-friendly office, no dress code, and an international working environment.
• Background check required during the pre-employment process; the application window closes by 05/01/2027.