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Art Director

Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:

1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.

2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there.

3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the artistic and stylistic vision of the game from concept to ship including marketing efforts and IP definition
• Responsible for leading the entire art department including concept art, 3D modeling, FX and lighting
• Hands on with team members to mentor, educate and ensure the direction is met and executed
• Responsible for creating pitches, style guides and art notes
• Responsible for ensuring the game art is delivered on time and to quality
• Excellent understanding of lighting, mood, composition and color theory
• Creating, communicating and executing the visual language for the entire team
• Creating and maintaining the branding of the project as a whole
• Champion exceptionally high visuals and production values
• Ensure game ready assets adhere to the product vision
• Coordinate with internal technology groups as it relates to pipeline and process
• Review levels, scenes, lighting effects etc. for maximum impact
• Provide creative input, direction and mentoring / support to art leads and artists
• Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement

Requirements

• Create and maintain the artistic and stylistic vision of the game from concept to ship including marketing efforts and IP definition
• Responsible for leading the entire art department including concept art, 3D modeling, FX and lighting
• Hands on with team members to mentor, educate and ensure the direction is met and executed
• Responsible for creating pitches, style guides and art notes
• Responsible for ensuring the game art is delivered on time and to quality
• Excellent understanding of lighting, mood, composition and color theory
• Creating, communicating and executing the visual language for the entire team
• Creating and maintaining the branding of the project as a whole
• Champion exceptionally high visuals and production values
• Ensure game ready assets adhere to the product vision
• Coordinate with internal technology groups as it relates to pipeline and process
• Review levels, scenes, lighting effects etc. for maximum impact
• Provide creative input, direction and mentoring / support to art leads and artists
• Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement

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!