We are looking for an experienced, passionate and ambitious Lead Character Artist to join our studio in Frankfurt, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Lead character art team on a large franchise
• Mentor and help team members to grow and excel within their roles
• Keep a healthy and positive working environment
• Maintain the original vision of the game
• All aspect of character creation and integration in a PBR pipeline
• Maintain the high quality bar expected from Crytek products
• Keep a good relationship and information flow between connected departments
• Ensure that all aspects of art production are completed on a timely basis to a high standard
• Work closely with character Art Director and Game Director to support the game vision
• Define work processes together with the Art and Project Managers
• Help prototype new technologies on the given platforms
• Work together with our Research and Development department to improve workflow

Requirements

• 5 years professional production experience with various released titles
• Evidence of being a leader or role model, within their trade, at a team level and with the necessary management skills to run a team on a day-to-day basis
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about their craft and an avid gamer
• Demonstrable history of actively supporting art direction and remaining faithful to a project’s art direction
• Technically minded and capable of pushing technologies supporting current and future character pipelines
• The ability to create photorealistic game assets based on photo references or concept art and transfers them within the constraint of real time game engine.
• Knowledge of major software packages (3dsmax, Maya, Substance, Zbrush, Marvelous Designer, etc…)
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt am Main area, Germany.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and form
• Keen eye for detail and realism
• Strong cloth modeling skills, using Marvelous Designer and latest techniques in the field
• High poly models and their game ready conversion including photorealistic heads and hair
• Strong texturing skills for PBR pipeline
• Knowledge of hard surface modeling pipelines
• Strong artistic background, with examples of traditional work (drawings, sculpting…) being a plus

Pluses

• Experience with outsourcing pipeline and feedback loop
• Knowledge and practical use of Cryengine and Xgen

What you can expect from us

• A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team.
• Working with cutting edge technology.
• Flexible work time.
• FUN.
• Free public transportation ticket, which lets you use public transport free of charge 24/7.
• Free German lessons
• Company language is English. Any additional language is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Extensive assistance with getting visa, work permits and communication with local authorities.
• Relocation support.
• Support with your first accommodation and help in finding a private apartment.
• ...and much more!