Senior Character Artist at Crytek

Welcome to Real Work From Anywhere.

The only fully location independent job board. We hand pick every job on this site. Live and work from anywhere.

💜 Love this site? plz tweet about us

Send new remote jobs to
every week!

10,600+ remote workers already subscribed

Join ourDiscord|Subreddit|LinkedInfor real-time job alerts!

Sponsored
Sponsor logo
Don't wait 2 hours to get your headshots done
Do it in 3 minutes with Headshotgrapher. Just upload 6–7 casual photos of yourself and get high-quality headshots instantly!

About the job

Posted on

Jun 30, 2025

Apply before

Jul 30, 2025

Job type

Full-Time

Category

Location

Worldwide

Share this job

Job Description

Crytek is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Character Artist to work on Hunt: Showdown in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.


Responsibilities

  • 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.   
  • ,

    Requirements

  • 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
  • ,

    We are looking for a portfolio that demonstrates

  • 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 

  • 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. 

    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.).

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

    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.

    State-of-the-art Office
    We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.
     
    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!

    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. 

    Please mention that you found the job on Real Work From Anywhere, this helps us grow. Thanks.

    Similar Jobs

    Social Discovery Group company logo
    Social Discovery Group

    Senior Recruiter

    13d ago
    Kit company logo
    Kit

    Senior Data Engineer

    27d ago
    Fingerprint company logo
    Fingerprint

    Senior IT Engineer

    26d ago
    Supabase company logo
    Supabase

    Senior Data Analyst

    26d ago
    Canonical company logo
    Canonical

    Senior Account Executive

    17d ago