Director of Marketing

About Crytek

Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development platform CRYENGINE.

Founded by brothers Avni, Cevat, and Faruk Yerli in 1999, Crytek has studios in Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey).

With a focus on technical innovation and a reputation for setting the industry standard for graphics, Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, and Robinson: The Journey.

Position

Crytek is looking for an experienced Marketing Director whose vision will propel the company to further success. With freedom to implement your ideas and award-winning products to promote, you’ll be perfectly positioned to make a major impact on the continued expansion of a genuinely ambitious and innovative business.

Responsibilities

• Assess and define Crytek’s marketing strategy across multiple games and platforms; convert marketing strategy into tactical actions and control the implementation 
• Identify the audience for Crytek’s games and engine business and use standard as well as innovative approaches to user acquisition and awareness
• Work closely with the game development teams in order to shape the marketing strategy and develop and establish standards that ensure timely delivery and a high-quality standard
• Manage Crytek’s marketing department
• Take responsibility for brand management, performance marketing, PR, asset management, and event management
• Work with Crytek’s business partners in different territories
• Plan and control the marketing expenses; optimize the marketing investments and evaluate the marketing investments return

Your qualification

• 5+ years experience as a Marketing Director in the gaming industry
• Extensive experience in brand marketing and online marketing 
• Thorough understanding of the worldwide gaming industry and the game-engine business
• Experience in planning and developing customer acquisition strategies 
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on attitude
• Ability to evolve with the changing needs of the business
• Excellent English communication skills written and spoken
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt (Main) area, Germany

What we offer

• A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team
• Flexible work time
• FUN 
• Free public transportation ticket, which lets you use public transport free of charge 24/7 
• Free German lessons
• Company language is English. Any additional language is a plus, but not a requirement 
• Extensive assistance with getting visa, work permits and communication with local authorities
• Relocation support 
• A company apartment for your first few months and help in finding a private apartment....and many more!