Publishing Product Director

About the Position

As Publishing Product Director, you are the creative custodian of one of Crytek’s games, embedded inside the game team, accountable for protecting the creative vision and translating the promise of the game into work that the publishing team can execute with conviction. The success of a great game depends on the work that surrounds it landing as truthfully as the game itself, and closing that gap is what this role exists to do. You make sure that what reaches players is authentic, aspirational, tells the story the game deserves, and delights the players who play it.

The game in your remit is an unannounced project in the Crytek portfolio. The work focuses on shaping the project’s player promise from the inside out, defining the publishing narrative for its eventual reveal, and carrying its creative vision through to launch and into ongoing releases.

You sit inside the game team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with game leadership every day. You partner directly with the Chief Publishing Officer and Brand & Marketing Director to support both the game and the business as one connected effort. You are the direct line between the game team and the publishing organization, the person who protects the north star on both ends, and the person both sides trust to tell them the truth.

This role demands creative conviction, drive, and the kind of experience that only comes from working shoulder-to-shoulder with game teams. You will protect the team from noise so they can build the game, and you will give the publishing team the clarity, player insight, and creative truth they need to land it well. It is one of the most consequential seats at Crytek, and one of the most rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Shape the player promise of an unannounced game project
• Define the publishing narrative for the game’s reveal
• Carry the creative vision through to launch and ongoing releases
• Work closely with game leadership and publishing team
• Protect the creative vision and ensure authenticity in all player-facing materials

Requirements

• Experience in game development and publishing
• Strong creative conviction and drive
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

We Offer

• Career Path: Professional development plan to help you progress towards your goals.
• Relocation Support: Budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family, along with extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and settling into Germany.
• Company Apartment: Fully furnished apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.
• Public Transport Pass: Free public transport in Frankfurt.
• Gym Card: Membership at Fitness First in Germany.
• State-of-the-art Office: Modern office in the heart of Frankfurt designed for creativity and collaboration.
• Hybrid Working: Three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week.
• Equal Opportunity & Inclusion: A workplace where everyone belongs.
• German Classes: Support for learning the local language.
• Events: Company events including new starter breakfasts, parties, and annual trip to Gamescom.
• Vacation Days: 24 days of vacation per year, increasing to a maximum of 28 days with tenure, plus 10 public holidays.

About the Company

Crytek is an independent video game developer and publisher based in Frankfurt, Germany. Crytek pushes the boundaries of the possible to make the impossible a reality. We want to create the most fun gaming experiences around, and if we have to blow up computer system requirements or push genre boundaries to do so, then we will. With almost two decades of experience in the games industry, Crytek takes its unique combination of experience and skills and continue to make an impact via innovative, fun, cutting-edge games and technology.