Crystal Dynamics hires Days Gone director Jeff Ross | Jobs Roundup
GamesIndustry Staff
Thursday 7th April 2022
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Jeff Ross, Crystal Dynamics
Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics has hired Jeff Ross as its new design director. Ross announced the move via Twitter, adding: "I'm thrilled with the project, and especially the team of wonderful people."
Ross joins after a seven-month stint at Mortal Kombat maker NetherRealm Studios, where he held the position of design manager. Prior to this, he spent almost 15 years working at Bend Studio, where he rose to become game director for PlayStation exclusive Days Gone.
He has also worked at The Collective, Rockstar Vancouver and Sony Computer Entertainment America.
It's unclear which project he has been hired for, but it's known that Crystal Dynamics is supporting development of the Perfect Dark reboot and working on a new Tomb Raider powered by Unreal Engine 5.
David Smith, Women In Games
The founder of advocacy group Women In Games is retiring. David Smith will leave the organisation at the end of April.
Women In Games was first formed in 2011 and is known for several initiatives supporting women seeking or trying to advance careers in the games industry, including its annual conference.
Smith also helped to form BAME in Games, a similar organisation that focuses on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnics in the games industry.
The Polish publisher has named Marcin Kawa as its new chief executive officer.
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