Senior Character Artist

vor 22 Stunden

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland Crytek Vollzeit

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

Responsibilities

  • Create high quality, real-time characters and character props from concept to game-ready.
  • Work closely with Character Art Lead, Tech Art, Concept, and Animation to ensure character fidelity and function.
  • Support outsourcing integration by reviewing external assets, offering structured feedback, and helping maintain consistent quality.
  • Be proactive, self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Character Artist in games.
  • Expert knowledge of character art workflows, from sculpting to final in-engine implementation.
  • Deep understanding of anatomy and how to represent it effectively in topology.
  • Strong sculpting skills, especially in facial anatomy, with knowledge of facial animation requirements.
  • Proficient in ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and at least one major DCC (Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender).
  • Ability to translate concept art into realistic, grounded characters that fit the world of Hunt: Showdown 1896.
  • Ability to deliver optimized, game-ready assets with clean topology, efficient UV layouts, and attention to technical constraints.
  • Experience collaborating or supporting external outsourcing teams as part of a production pipeline.
  • Strong eye for detail and realism.
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
  • Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain high standards without direct supervision.
  • Solid understanding of real-time game engines and technical requirements for implementation.
  • Willingness and ability to mentor and support junior and mid-level artists, contributing to the team's growth and sharing of knowledge.
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken.
  • Relocation to Frankfurt

We are looking for a portfolio that demonstrates

  • Heavy focus on character art for real-time games
  • Proficiency in high and low poly character work
  • Proficiency in texturing with PBR workflows, reproducing realistic material properties (skin, fabric, leather, metal, etc.)
  • Strong technical skills (clean topology, baking, UVs, optimization, skinning-friendly modelling)
  • Strong artistic skills (anatomy, proportions, silhouettes, facial structure, cloth behaviour)
  • Keen eye for detail and realism, both in sculpting and material work
  • Experience with both organic and non-organic elements (e.g. faces, human anatomy, creatures, props, armour)
  • Consistency and quality across the entire character pipeline, from sculpt to final textured asset

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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.

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.

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