UX Designer (Regular)

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious UX Designer to support our game team in our Frankfurt, Germany based studio. For almost 20 years, Crytek has been at the cutting-edge of computer graphics performance. Our award-winning CRYENGINE empowers developers and creatives at our own studios and licensees worldwide – from small indies to AAA powerhouses – to deliver unique experiences, create new worlds, and ultimately make awesome games. Join us and we’ll do brilliant work together.

*Required documents that allow a careful evaluation of your application are resume, cover letter and additional samples (Portfolio link)*

Responsibilities

• Development of UX strategies and UX designs.
• Create clickable prototypes and make user tests.
• Conception of guidance, interaction design and information architecture in cooperation with our programmers and game designers.
• Visualization of ideas using wire frames, prototypes, visual mock-ups and flowcharts.
• Take initiative and willing to expand own horizon.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a video game UX designer.
• Creative talent, creative courage and a very good analytical sense for user guidance.
• Experience with common wire framing and prototyping tools such as AdobeXD, Axure or Balsamiq.
• Strong visualization and presentation skills.
• Established interpersonal and organizational skills. Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills.
• Be proactive and self-motivated, work without direct supervision.
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt am Main area, Germany.

Pluses

• BFA in Design, Interaction Design, Computer Science or similar.
• Additional language experience (good knowledge of Flash / Action Script is a strong plus).
• Familiarity with Scaleform.
• Version-control systems (Perforce, SVN, CVS, VSS) familiarity.
• Shipped-title experience on both PC and Consoles

What you can expect from us

• A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team.
• 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.
• A company apartment for your first few months and help in finding a private apartment.
• ...and much more!