Head of Communications As Head of Communications, reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of communications across the company. You’ll lead the craft across all teams, ensuring our voice is consistent, inclusive, and impactful; from how we speak to players about our games, over how we engage our employees, to how we represent ourselves to the world. This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role that blends storytelling, brand building, and team empowerment in alignment with the Crytek strategy. Responsibilities Empower Product Development Teams to define and lead their global communication strategies for game updates, community engagement, and new product launches. Collaborate with publishing, marketing, and development teams to ensure messaging is player‑centric and aligned with product goals. Oversee social media, content creation, and influencer relations. Serve as the company’s voice in business media, industry, and public forums. Manage business press relations, executive communications, and crisis response planning. Ensure consistency, compliance, and integrity in all external messaging. Design and implement internal communication strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and connected. Partner with leadership and HR to support organizational change, culture initiatives, and cross‑team alignment. Foster a transparent and feedback‑rich environment through clear and open channels. Lead employer branding that reflects the diversity and creativity of our team to attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with People & Culture teams to showcase our values, work environment, and career opportunities. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in communications leadership with at least 3 of these years in the video games industry. Strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute across multiple channels and audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a clear, inclusive, and engaging style. 5+ years of experience in building and managing teams and mentoring talent across disciplines in the craft. Ability to navigate complex situations with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player communities. Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Desired Qualifications 5+ years work experience in the video games industry Native or native‑like German language skills Master of Communication Language skills in one or more of Mandarin, French, Spanish, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, or Italian. 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 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. 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. Apply for this Position Please apply directly online and, if applicable, upload your materials as specified on the job posting. Fields marked with a * are required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr