We are looking for a Senior Technical Designer (AI Design) to help create exciting and high-quality enemy AI for Hunt Showdown. In this role, you are responsible for designing, building, and improving enemy behaviors and abilities. You work closely with design, programming, animation, and level teams to make sure the enemies fit the story, support the gameplay, and feel great to fight.
This is a hands-on role. You will take ideas from early concept to final in-game quality. You are responsible for what you deliver and for the overall AI experience in the game.
ResponsibilitiesOwn the full design of enemy AI, from first idea to final version in the game.Create a complete and balanced enemy ecosystem where all enemies work well together.Work with programmers to ensure your designs perform well and are technically possible.Define needs for tools, systems, and workflows to support fast prototyping of new enemy ideas.Build enemy AI that reacts well when multiple players interact with an enemy at the same time.Test, balance, and polish all enemies to reach high gameplay and quality standards.Give and ask for feedback to help improve design work, tools, and pipelines.What You Will DeliverHigh-quality enemy AI behaviors, abilities, and boss encounters.Well-designed combat interactions that follow the game’s story and gameplay goals.Clear documentation for designs, systems, and technical needs.Stable, tested, and fun enemy experiences ready for integration into the game.Improvements to tools, pipelines, and processes that help the whole team work better.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.
