Hard Surface Supervisor - External Development

Hard Surface Supervisor - External Development

We are looking for a motivated and talented Hard Surface Supervisor with focus on External Development to support the Hunt: Showdown team in our Frankfurt Studio.

The Hard Surface Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the deliveries created by external partners and ensuring the visual direction is carried through into the game to the highest quality.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide feedback, manage, and integration of art as well as drive the external development content creation of a wide variety of weapons, prop and/or environmental assets.

Candidates must be able to hit the internal standards of art, have good knowledge of Game Development and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collect and provide clear technical and aesthetic feedback to external teams

Understand and follow style guides to guarantee the consistency of the game

Implement approved assets, along with making any needed fixes to ensure consistent high quality standard

Track external development on daily basis and incoming assets

Coordinate with other studio groups including animation and production to achieve project objectives

Creating in-game weapons, prop and/or environmental assets when needed, following a concept art or art direction by keeping in mind and following the technical requirements

Requirements

3+ years experience in game development

Expert understanding of current game art processes, limitations and dependencies

Strong knowledge of 3ds Max or Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter and Zbrush

Strong knowledge of common real-time game engines

Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback

Good English communication and writing skills

Positive team-oriented attitude

Be proactive and self-motivated, complete tasks within given time constraint

Willing to relocate to Frankfurt

A portfolio or reel that demonstrates the following:

Heavy focus on Hard Surface art (Weapons, Vehicles, Props)

Proficiency in high and low poly modeling

Proficiency in Texturing, following PBR rules

Strong technical skills (clean modeling / baking / UVs etc.)

Strong artistic skills (Shapes / colors / proportions)

Ability to create new and refine existing designs

Keen eye for detail and realism

Pluses

Previous experience with external production and/or directing others through written communication.

Experience with CRYENGINE

Industrial design or Traditional Art background

What you can expect from us

Career Path

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.

Company Apartment

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

Relocation Support

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.

You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).

Public Transport Pass

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

Gym Card

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

International Environment

We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.

German Classes

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Events

Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

We are all gamers: stay connected and play games with your colleagues at our remote gaming parties.

Vacation Days

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.