Full-Time
Senior Character Artist
Posted on 11/7/2025
Crytek
201-500 employees
Develops video games and licenses CryEngine
No salary listed
Frankfurt, Germany
In Person
Relocation support and visa/work permit assistance; furnished company apartment for first 3 months.
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- 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
- 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.
- 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
Crytek develops its own video games and licenses the CryEngine real-time 3D development platform to other developers. CryEngine includes a renderer, physics, animation tools, and AI to help create photorealistic visuals for games and simulations, and it is offered on a royalty basis with access to full source code in exchange for a share of project revenue. The company differentiates itself by combining in-house game development with a licensing business for high-end 3D tooling, rather than relying on a single revenue stream. Its goal is to help developers build immersive real-time 3D experiences at scale while growing both game sales and engine licensing.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 hits 10 million players in fall 2025.
- Hannes Seifert joins as Co-CEO on January 1, 2026.
- Mammon's Gulch map and CryEngine upgrade boost Hunt: Showdown.
What critics are saying
- Unreal Engine 5 captures CryEngine licensees within 6-12 months.
- Hunt: Showdown players stagnate versus Tarkov in 6-12 months.
- Crysis Next leak damages franchise hype immediately.
What makes Crytek unique
- CryEngine delivers photorealistic real-time rendering unmatched by competitors.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 excels in PvPvE extraction shooter mechanics.
- Yerli brothers' tech demos pioneered advanced 3D graphics since 1999.
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Showdown released Fire Fight charity addition - review. Studio Crytek released in Steam a special addition to the online action movie Hunt: Showdown. In kit Fire fight included two legendary weapons related to the New Orleans fire fighters. DLC buyers will be able to arm themselves with the Algerian Phoenix heavy knife. According to legend, he helped some of the victims of the New Orleans fire "rise from the ashes." A charred rifle Sparks LRR symbolizes resistance to the forces of the elements and hope for survival. You can buy a charity supplement for 195 rubles. Until March 31, all proceeds from its sales will be sent to the Australian fund Wires dedicated to saving wild life on the continent. In March, Fire Fight will be released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. However, there it will no longer be associated with charity. Unfortunately, the release of the DLC came out not quite smooth. Players who paid for two additional weapons were not found in their inventory. Crytek has already released a patch to fix this annoying bug. More on review
Crytek appoints Hannes seifers as co-ceo. Hannes Seifert will focus on Game Production and Publishing and will work with Avni Yerli to expand Crytek's future. Crytek announced that Hannes Seifert will join the company's management team as the new co-CEO on January 1, 2026. Hannes Seifert will focus on the business areas of Game Production and Publishing, whereas Crytek's founder and CEO, Avni Yerli, will continue to be responsible for the strategic direction and further development of the company. Seifert joins the management team, also consisting of COO Christopher Schmitz, CTO Clive Gratton, and CFO Volker Vorbrodt. The company continues to focus on the development and publishing of the award-winning live-service game Hunt: Showdown 1896, which reached the 10 million player mark worldwide in fall 2025, as well as the in-house developed CRYENGINE. With nearly four decades of industry expertise as founder and director at Rockstar Games, Deep Silver, IO Interactive, and others, and after more than eight years in the publishing business at Riot Games, Hannes Seifert returns to a development studio and will work with Avni Yerli to expand and shape Crytek's future. "By extending its management team, Mobidictum Mixer want to strengthen and further expand Crytek's position on the market. In particular, Mobidictum Mixer will drive growth in key global markets with its publishing and game services. The continuous success of Hunt: Showdown 1896 and its ongoing commitment to further development of CRYENGINE form a strong foundation for the future of its company. Hannes will set the course for sustainable growth as the new co-CEO." Crytek Co-Owner and CEO Avni Yerli
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