Technical Designer

Crytek GmbH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading video game developer in Frankfurt is seeking a passionate Technical Designer. You will drive the design and implementation of complex gameplay features while collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in technical design, strong game design skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers comprehensive relocation support, career development plans, and competitive vacation days.

Leistungen

Relocation budget and support

Fully furnished company apartment for 3 months

Free public transport

Gym membership

German language courses

24 vacation days per year

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of professional experience in the game industry in a Technical Design capacity.
• Excellent technical skills and strong game design skills.
• Strong documentation ability and solid English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement complex gameplay features and systems.
• Create and maintain asset databases using CRYENGINE.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure resource delivery.

Kenntnisse

Technical Design

Game Design

Visual Scripting

AI Design

Documentation

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Crytek is looking for a passionate and experienced Technical Designer to work on Hunt: Showdown in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.

As a Technical Designer, you will communicate between all departments involved with the project and implement complex, cutting edge gameplay features in cooperation with them.

• Design, implement and drive complex gameplay features and systems using visual scripting and other proprietary tools
• Create and maintain asset databases, using CRYENGINE.
• Contribute creative design ideas to the project.
• Participate in team playtests around new features.
• Iterate on functionality based on feedback.
• Work with other departments to ensure all required resources are scheduled and delivered.
• Be a technical knowledge source for other members of the development team.
• Contribute tool and workflow improvement ideas.
• Work closely with QA to debug systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional work experience in the game industry in a Technical Design capacity.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Strong Game Design skills.
• Experience with (visual) scripting.
• Strong passion for FPS.
• Experience with AI design.
• Strong documentation ability.
• Team player, self-driven and willing to learn.
• Solid English skills, good communication skills with strong affinity for transparency.
• Relocation to Frankfurt.

Pluses

• Strong math skills.
• Knowledge in C++ or other programming languages.
• Experience with live service games.
• Experience with character or art pipelines and workflows.

What you can expect from us

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

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.).

Company Apartment

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

Public Transport Pass

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

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.

State-of-the-art Office

We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.

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.

Events

Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

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.

Apply for this Position

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We are Crytek.

Crytek is an independent video game developer and publisher based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Crytek pushes the boundaries of the possible to make the impossible a reality. We want to create the most fun gaming experiences around, and if we have to blow up computer system requirements or push genre boundaries to do so, then we will. With almost two decades of experience in the games industry, Crytek takes its unique combination of experience and skills and continue to make an impact via innovative, fun, cutting-edge games and technology.