Technical Animator at Crytek

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Job Description

Crytek is looking for a passionate and experienced Technical Animator to join the Hunt: Showdown team in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany. We are looking for a creatively minded and driven team member who can communicate well with programmers\animators\Character Artist to develop cutting edge technology for games. 

*Candidate must be proficient in a diverse set of software including  3ds Max / Maya (or equivalent) etc. Experience with programming languages as Python is a necessity. *

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with art and animation departments to create and maintain ‘Animator Friendly’ rigs
  • Develop character and weaponrigs in Maya, using our intern Rigging Solutions, working in conjunction with the project leaders and the art/programming team.
  • Set up physics and realtime cloth using cryengine.
  • Solve technical production issues, especially those related to real-time characters and character performances.
  • Proactively seek out inefficiencies and problems in existing processes as well as potential problems.
  • Define workflows and pipelines, simplifying where possible.
  • Create and optimize content for memory and performance gains.
  • Demonstrate, communicate and exemplify clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the team.
  • Develop rigging, animation or modelling tools and scripts with Python
  • Work with other disciplines to ensure the quality of the characters and animation for all aspects of the project.
  • Provide technical insight to the Art and Animation departments, breaking down complex issues into discrete action items.
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    Requirements:

  • 3+ years of professional production experience with real-time CG characters/Technical Animation.
  • Experience in the games industry including AAA console titles.
  • Good understanding of anatomy, volume and deformation.
  • Solid scripting experience in Python.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Expert knowledge of Maya for animation and rigging.
  • Expert knowledge of Animation principles Kinematics and rigging math.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Good English communication and writing skills.
  • 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. 

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    About the job

    Posted on

    Aug 6, 2025

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    Sep 5, 2025

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    Full-Time

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