Lead VFX Artist

Crytek is looking for a Lead VFX Artist to join the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.

Sample pictures/reel or portfolio link which shows sample work are necessary. Your portfolio/reel should demonstrate the following:

• Real-time particle FX including a technical breakdown
• Strong technical skills (textures / materials / baking / scripting / shaders)
• Strong artistic skills (shapes / colors / proportions / timing / lighting and movement)
• Keen eye for details and realism

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the VFX team
• Prepare task schedules for the VFX team in conjunction with artists and producers
• Define and implement industry leading working practices and structure for the given project, based on scope and resources
• Maintain and implement the VFX vision and style set out by the Creative Director
• Create real-time particle systems in CRYENGINE including textures and material
• Explore new technologies on the given platforms to achieve best possible results
• Ensure good communication & coordination between the VFX team and other disciplines of the bigger team;
• Assist with recruitment and selection of staff for the team
• Implementation and optimization of shader based effects
• Supervise and mentor VFX artists on the team
• Work together with our Research and Development department to improve workflows
• Write documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in game development
• Last and/or current gen console experience
• Management and project planning experience
• Expert understanding of current game FX processes, limitations and dependencies
• Strong knowledge of 3ds Max / Maya or Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer
• Strong knowledge of common real-time game engines
• The ability to manage and supervise artists and willingness to carry out mentorship tasks
• Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback
• Good English communication and writing skills
• Excellent understanding of production procedures and software employed in the team
• Expert understanding of current game art processes, limitations and dependencies
• Relocation to Frankfurt

What you can expect from us

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.

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.

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.

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.