AsChief Publishing Officer, you will define and lead Crytek’s global publishing strategy,working closely with the COO and CTO,reporting to the Co-CEO.You willdeliver exceptional player experiences while driving strongrevenue growth across our portfolio.
You willdirecta talented team of productleads, communications director, head of sales, and creative marketing director. Together,you’llbuild and execute a publishing framework that integratesa consistent approach toproduct strategy, brand marketing, communications, sales, insights, and community engagement to grow andretainour player base.
This role demands commercial acumen, creative vision, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with game leadership and fellow executives to empower every product for success in alignment with Crytek’s long-term strategy.
Responsibilities
* Build and lead Crytek’s global publishing strategy, integrating marketing, commercial operations, communications, and franchise management under a unified framework with clearly defined success criteria
* Shape long-term portfolio and market growth strategies,leveragingplayer insights, emerging trends, and scalable systems to deliversustainable success
* Drive player acquisition,retention,engagement, and monetization through data-informedlifecycle strategies and unified insights platforms
* Lead global brand positioning and creative storytelling, ensuring narrative cohesion and cultural relevance across channels and regions
* Build scalable systems and processes that unify products and empower teams under a connected publishing operating model
* Partner withcompany and gameleadershipto align creative ambition with business planning, revenue growth, and market expansion
* Collaboratewith commercial, finance, and forecasting teams toestablishenterprise-aligned business planning and performance management practices
* Champion organizational transformation and culture, simplifying structures, accelerating decision-making, and fostering innovation and adaptability
Qualifications
* 10+ years of senior leadership in publishing, commercial, product, or marketing roles,with at least 5 of these years in the video games industry
* Proven success driving global franchise growth and live service ecosystems, connecting creative vision to measurable business outcomes
* Deepexpertisein audience segmentation, platform ecosystems, and data-informedmarketing, including insights, AI, and automation
* Track recorddelivering global go-to-market strategies and managing complex IP portfolios
* Strong leadership skills with experience building teams, mentoring talent, and influencing across matrixed organizations
* Excellent communication skills in English and ability to navigate complex situations with clarity and empathy
* Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player communities
* Willingnessto relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany
What you can expect from us
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 & Benefits
RelocationSupport
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.
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.
Apply for this Position
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We are Crytek.
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.
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