Senior Game Designer Job at Crytek (Frankfurt)

Senior Game Designer

Crytek

Location:
Germany , Frankfurt

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Game Designer to work on Hunt: Showdown in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany. In this role, you act as a bridge between all departments involved in the project and help bring complex, cutting-edge gameplay and meta features to life. You work closely with design, programming, QA, and other teams to ensure features are implemented smoothly and meet both creative and qualitative goals. This is a hands-on role. You take ownership of features from concept through implementation and iteration. You are responsible for delivering high-quality gameplay and meta systems and supporting the team with your game design expertise.

Job Responsibility:

Take ownership of gameplay and meta features from early concept through to polished in-game implementation
Design and support implementation of gameplay and meta systems using proprietary tools
Create and maintain asset databases in CRYENGINE to support the team’s work
Collaborate closely with design, programming, and QA to build features that meet both creative and technical goals
Participate in regular playtests and use feedback to continuously improve your work
Iterate on features to achieve a high level of quality, usability, and player experience
Work together with other departments to ensure all required resources are aligned and delivered on time
Observe and feedback on the game’s LIVE sentiment to stay on top of community hot topics, drive balancing decisions, and help prioritize pain points
Share your game design knowledge and support others on the team when needed
Contribute ideas to improve tools, systems, and workflows for everyone
Partner with QA to identify, debug, and resolve issues in gameplay systems.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in Game Design within the game industry or a similar role
Solid understanding of implementing and balancing gameplay and meta systems
Strong Game Design skills in a LIVE/GaaS environment
Passion for FPS-Games and Extraction Genre
Experience with progression systems, economy design, and live service balancing
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in documentation
Motivation to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany.

Nice to have:

Advanced knowledge of Office tools (e.g. Excel macros)
Knowledge of visual scripting tools or programming languages
Experience designing AI and working with behavior trees
Experience with character or art pipelines and workflows
Active player of Hunt: Showdown 1896.

What we offer:

Relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt
Assistance with visa, work permits, and authorities
Fully furnished company apartment during first three months
Public transport pass free of charge
Gym card (Fitness First membership)
German language courses for you and family
24 vacation days per year (increasing up to 28)
Company events including new starter breakfasts, summer/winter parties, Gamescom trip.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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