Sebastian Zalewa
About Sebastian Zalewa
Sebastian Zalewa is a Senior Character Technical Director at CD PROJEKT RED, where he has worked since 2017. He holds an Engineer’s Degree in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Computer Graphics.
Work at CD Projekt Red
Sebastian Zalewa has been employed at CD Projekt Red since 2017, where he holds the position of Senior Character Technical Director. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing character technical direction, ensuring that character models and animations meet the high standards set by the studio. CD Projekt Red is known for its commitment to quality in game development, particularly in titles like The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian Zalewa earned an Engineer’s Degree in Computer Science from Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Prawa im. prof. Edwarda Lipińskiego, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Graphics from Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki between 2008 and 2010. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and artistic aspects of character development in video games.
Background
Before joining CD Projekt Red, Sebastian Zalewa worked at Platige Image as a Character Technical Director from 2015 to 2017. His experience at Platige Image, a company known for its high-quality visual effects and animation, contributed to his skills in character technical direction. This role helped him develop expertise in character rigging and animation, which he now applies in his current position.
Professional Experience
Sebastian Zalewa has accumulated significant experience in the field of character technical direction. His tenure at Platige Image lasted for two years, where he focused on character development. Since 2017, he has been with CD Projekt Red, where he has continued to refine his skills and contribute to major gaming projects. His professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing character technology in the gaming industry.