To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

With over 3,500 staff in 21 studios around the world, Virtuos is one of the largest independent game developers. Since 2004, Virtuos has contributed to hundreds of games on all major platforms. Our track record is full of achievements. Virtuos has worked with 18 of the top 20 game companies worldwide (2K, Activision-Blizzard, Bandai-Namco, EA, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sony, Ubisoft, Warner Bros...) by contributing to many of their largest AAA, New-Gen titles as well as shipping over 10 co developed titles each year in recent years.

Virtuos Group contributed to creation of such games as Batman - Return to Arkham, Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered, Marvel's Avengers, The Last of Us Part II, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel Midnight Suns, NFS Unbound, Callisto Protocol...

Our French studios are located in Paris, Lyon and Montpellier - join us to make games better, together.
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Avec plus de 3 500 employés et 21 studios à travers le monde, Virtuos est l'un des plus gros développeurs indépendants au monde.
Depuis nos débuts en 2004, 18 des plus grands acteurs de l'industrie (2K, Activision-Blizzard, Bandai-Namco, EA, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sony, Ubisoft, Warner Bros...) nous ont fait confiance pour réaliser des assets graphiques, des niveaux, des quêtes, des DLC complets, des adaptations ou des missions d'engineering.

Nos équipes multiculturelles et cosmopolites ont régulièrement l'opportunité d'oeuvrer sur des jeux vidéo populaires tels que Batman - Return to Arkham, Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered, Marvel's Avengers, The Last of Us Part II, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel Midnight Suns, NFS Unbound, Callisto Protocol...

Nous recherchons des talents passionnés pour rallier les équipes de nos studios français à Paris, Lyon et Montpellier.

As a group, Virtuos has become a recognized leader in its field, has been growing faster than its peers have in recent years, and is pursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy. To this end, we are seeking an experienced Lead Animator who can join our team and help pave the way towards our new goals.

About the position

• Lead Game Animators should have experience and ability to lead a team of animators of various seniority.
  
• Should have a strong understanding of animating for computer games, along with proven working experience and examples.
  
• Animate humanoids and creatures of different shapes and sizes.
  
• A strong understanding of animation concepts used such as demonstrating strong poses, timing and weight.
  
• Experience in creating animation cycles, poses, and combat animations
  
• Experience with both keyframe and motion capture clean up.
  
• The ability to animate between various styles including realistic and cartoon.
  
• Able to efficiently manage time to complete work to a high standard and meet expectations.
  
• Analyze the workflow, technical key points of new projects, and understand requirements from leads and clients.
  
• Help mentor junior animators to improve.
  
• Passion for games and understand functionality of animation to satisfy requirements of gameplay.
  
• Able to vocalize concerns and express opinions in areas such as pipeline improvements, software and processes.
  
• Rigging expertise
  

Responsibilities

• A lead game animator, you should quickly understand the requirements and workflow of a project.
  
• Should be able to work independently.
  
• Analyze workload and break down into tasks for the animation team.
  
• Liaise with art or animation director to understand project direction and requirements.
  
• Balance hands on work with team management and supporting the animation team.
  
• Provide their own suggestions to AD and Leader on various project requirements.
  
• Learn and use new tools and methods in projects.
  
• Work should be consistently of a high quality.
  
• Self-critical of their own work ensuring reduced feedback.
  
• Able to understand feedbacks from leaders and clients.
  
• Inquisitive and able to the team members.
  
• Research new techniques or software to advance the animation department.
  

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 6 years' experience in Animation with a minimum of 1 years in game animation as a lead.
  
• A recognized degree from Animation or related education, with a solid and systematic knowledge in animation principles.
  
• Comprehensive skills in game animation development, 3D model rigging and skinning both simple and complex models.
  
• Solid understanding in humanoid and creature movement and behavior, in various styles such as realistic and cartoon.
  
• Solid technical skills in, Unreal engine, Maya and MotionBuilder (3dsMax and other animation linked software is a plus).
  
• Experience animating humanoids and creatures of different shapes and sizes.
  
• A strong understanding of animation concepts used such as demonstrating strong poses, timing and weight.
  
• Experience in creating animation cycles, poses, and combat animations
  
• Experience with both keyframe and motion capture clean up.
  
• Good time management skills ensuring work is completed with expected quality and in a timely manner.
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
  
• Face rigging experience.
  
• Passion for games animation.
  
• Should have shipped multiple AA or AAA games as a lead or senior animator.
  

Up-to-date portfolio demonstrating your skills and achievements.
Thank you for your interest by sending us your CV and cover letter.

To: Talent Acquisition Specialist