Studio Admin

Crystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it.

Benefits for our regular full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.

Join us and help shape an amazing studio culture, where we’re building award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider and more!

Crystal Dynamics is seeking a Studio Admin to support our on-site team in Bellevue, WA, while also contributing to a seamless experience for remote staff. Reporting to the Head of People Experience, this role ensures the studio operates smoothly and remains a welcoming, well-organized space for employees and visitors. From managing daily operations to coordinating onsite and virtual events, you’ll help create a consistent, connected environment for the studio. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting both people and logistics in a fast-paced creative setting. 

As a Studio Admin, you will: 

• Provide onsite support for the Bellevue studio’s daily operational needs, from immediate tasks to longer-term projects.
• Support for studio leadership (e.g., Chief Operating Officer, Head of Studio, Head of People Experience), adapt to evolving studio needs, and assist with additional tasks as assigned.
• Oversee studio event planning and execution, including: 
  • Owning and delivering key studio events such as “CrystalTown” (our Studio All-Hands), holiday functions and studio visits held onsite and remotely. 
  • Managing the annual studio events calendar to ensure alignment across teams and timelines. 
  • Planning and coordinating employee morale events to boost engagement and team connection. 
  • Creating and managing event budgets, ensuring alignment with approved limits.
  • Researching and securing venues, as needed.  
  • Negotiating contracts with third parties, securing best pricing for vendor services, booking hotel room blocks, and arranging travel discounts.
  • Coordinating event logistics such as setup and teardown.
  • Facilitating travel and scheduling across all sites, including internal and external VIPs.
  • Serving as the face of the studio by hosting guests, anticipating attendee needs, and ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Gathering and organizing post-event feedback to inform future planning.
• Provide administrative and facilities support, including:
  • Greeting visitors, answering phones, receiving/delivering mail, copying, collating paperwork, running office errands, and managing the studio opening and opening/closing procedures.   
  • Liaising with Building Services and Property Management on maintenance or facility issues.
  • Handling shipping, receiving, and office supply inventory (ordering and restocking).
  • Assisting with light furniture assembly/disassembly as needed.
  • Help uphold the studio’s aesthetic, ensuring the workspace is clean and aligned with standards every day.
  • Partner with the Office Operations Manager to support safety procedures and site maintenance.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for budgeting, scheduling, communication, and documentation.
• Travel to other studios as needed (roughly 25% travel). 

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have: 

• Experience as an administrative or operational professional in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Lead professional event planning and execution, including budget ownership, vendor negotiation, and on-site coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of staff and VIP guests.
• Strong time management (able to manage multiple priorities independently), exceptional organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The ability to lift 25–50lbs.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  
• Availability to work onsite 5 days a week. 

You’ll stand out more if you also have: 

• Understanding of the video game industry and/or experience in a similar creative technology environment.
• Experience with project or task management tools in a highly collaborative setting.
• A forward-thinking mindset with ideas to improve studio operations and guest experience. 

Not sure if you are qualified? We hope that you will still choose to apply so we may review your application!

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Crystal Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to identifying and implementing positive and persistent measures to ensure equal opportunity in the recruitment, hiring, development, training, promotion and compensation of a diverse team employee group. This includes persons of different race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, political affiliation, age, veteran status, uniform service member status, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship, as well as any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Crystal Dynamics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. If you require any accommodations, please notify us at your earliest convenience during the interview process.

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