Senior Animator

Overview

Arkane Studios is one of the most renowned development studios in the video game industry. Founded in 1999, the studio is owned by ZeniMax Media and Microsoft XBox. Arkane is known for its creative worlds and first-person action games, including the _Dishonored_ and _Prey_ franchises, which have won multiple "Game of the Year" awards. Our newest title _Deathloop_ released on September 14, 2021, for PlayStation 5 and PC is another hit

Joining Arkane Lyon is an opportunity to collaborate and evolve with a passionate and talented team, on cutting-edge technologies and innovative games, and in a stimulating and welcoming work environment. The studio is located in the Lyon Confluence district, a place of greenery, sports, gastronomy and music.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create animation for gameplay and narratives sequences (keyframed or using mocap)
- Prototyping, in-game integration, testing & polishing
- Respect visual style defined by art direction
- Participate in motion capture sessions

**Qualifications**:

- Excellent knowledge of Maya
- Excellent understanding of the principles of animation (timing, spacing, posing)
- Excellent understanding of body mechanics
- Solid keyframing experience
- Experience with game engine
- Knowledge of Motion Builder
- Mocap editing experience
- Team spirit

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do - from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.