Technical Designer

Crytek

3+ Years | Frankfurt am Main, Germany (On Site) | Full Time | 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Crytek is seeking a Technical Designer for Hunt: Showdown at their Frankfurt, Germany office. This role involves acting as a liaison between departments to implement advanced gameplay features. Responsibilities include designing and implementing gameplay systems using visual scripting and proprietary tools, managing asset databases with CRYENGINE, contributing creative ideas, participating in playtests, iterating on functionality based on feedback, coordinating resources with other departments, serving as a technical knowledge resource, suggesting tool and workflow improvements, and debugging systems with QA. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in technical design within the game industry, strong technical and game design skills, experience with scripting, a passion for FPS games, and experience with AI design.

Must Have

3+ years of professional experience in technical design
Excellent technical skills
Strong game design skills
Experience with (visual) scripting
Strong passion for FPS games
Experience with AI design
Strong documentation ability
Team player, self-driven, willing to learn
Solid English and communication skills
Relocation to Frankfurt

Good to Have

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

Perks & Benefits

Career path and professional development support
Relocation budget and flight coverage
Visa and work permit assistance
Help with settling in Germany
Fully furnished company apartment for first 3 months
Free public transport pass
Gym membership
State-of-the-art office
International environment with employees from over 42 countries
German language courses
Company events
24-28 vacation days per year plus public holidays

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.