Technical Character Artist Outsource Manager

2 Months ago • All levels • Character Art

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Character Artist Outsource Manager will be responsible for managing subcontracting needs, ensuring compliance with technical and quality requirements, and managing relationships with subcontractors. They will also define technical constraints related to characters and animated objects, integrate assets, provide technical support, and maintain a balance between artistic goals and technical constraints. The role involves collaboration with the production team, monitoring schedules, and ensuring smooth communication. The candidate will be involved in asset management, rigging, and deformation, requiring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of relevant software like Maya, Blender, and Houdini is beneficial.
Must have:
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
  • Proficient in Maya.
  • Skills in rigging and deformation.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of Blender.
  • Knowledge of Houdini.

Job Details

Overview

Established in 1999, Arkane Lyon is one of the most renowned game development studios and has earned a matchless reputation for creating games with unique style and immersive action. The studio’s titles, which include the Dishonored franchise and DEATHLOOP, have received numerous prestigious accolades around the globe, including hundreds of "Game of the Year" awards.

Arkane Lyon is developing the upcoming title Marvel’s Blade, a third person, single player, action-adventure set in the heart of Paris. The game is based on the comic book hero Blade and will feature an original story with the studio’s signature immersive gameplay and world-class narrative.

Joining Arkane Lyon is an opportunity to collaborate and evolve within a passionate team, on cutting-edge technologies and innovative games enjoyed by millions of players. You will work in a stimulating and welcoming environment in our offices located in the Lyon (France) Confluence district, a place of greenery, sports, gastronomy and music.

Arkane Lyon is owned by ZeniMax Media and Microsoft.

Responsibilities

Subcontracting Management

  • Identify and define subcontracting needs in collaboration with management, and select subcontractors.
  • Create and maintain documentation.
  • In collaboration with the production team, monitor the deliverables schedule, taking into account technical, budgetary, and time constraints.
  • Ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements, scope, budget, and pipeline.
  • Manage relationships with subcontractors and all workflow steps required for delivering assets that meet defined quality standards.
  • Act as a liaison between the production team and subcontractors to ensure smooth communication and efficient task execution.

 

Technical Aspects Management

  • Define technical constraints related to characters and animated objects.
  • Integrate assets into the engine and ensure compliance with constraints and performance monitoring.
  • Provide technical support and mentoring to the animation team.
  • Maintain a good balance between artistic goals and technical constraints.

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
  • Proactive in problem-solving.
  • Comfortable with asset management and exchange tools.
  • Proficient in Maya.
  • Skills in rigging and deformation (Body/Facial).
  • Team player with a strong sense of autonomy.
  • Knowledge of Blender and Houdini is a plus.

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.

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