Game Designer

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Game Designer to work on Hunt: Showdown.

As a Game Designer, you will be responsible for developing game concepts and systems that fulfill the vision of the Game Director and the Lead Game Designer.

You will work closely with people from other departments such as System Design and UI to design and implement the needed features to create the desired gameplay experience.
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Relocation & Remote Work‍

Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:

1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.

2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there.

3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.‍

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of game features, from initial designs to final implementation.
• Run sanity check on game feature ideas with relevant stakeholders to get an overview for dependencies, restrictions and possibilities.
• Create and maintain designs and game concepts.
• Work with other departments to ensure all required resources are scheduled and delivered.
• Participate in testing to iterate, balance and tune gameplay features.

Requirements

• 2+ years as a Game Designer in the video games industry.
• 1 or more shipped AAA titles on PC or Console, preferably a FPS.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of game design theory.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to create high level design documentation and game concepts.
• Deep passion for gaming, preferably FPS sandbox games.

Pluses

• Technically-minded and scripting experience.
• Experience in working with macros in MS Office.
• Experience with any game engine (preferably CRYENGINE).

What you can expect from us

Home Office

Work-life balance is not just a hollow term for us. At Crytek, we offer you the option to either work from home or in our studio.

‍Career Path

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.

Company Apartment

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.*

Relocation Support

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.

You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).*

Public Transport Pass

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.*

Gym Card

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

International Environment

We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.

German Classes

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Vacation Days

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.

 *only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.

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