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Established in 1999, Arkane Lyon is one of the most renowned game development studios, known for creating games with a unique style and immersive action. The studio’s titles, including the Dishonored franchise and DEATHLOOP, have received numerous awards, such as 'Game of the Year'.

Arkane Lyon is developing Marvel’s Blade, a third-person, single-player action-adventure set in Paris, based on the comic book hero Blade. The game will feature an original story, immersive gameplay, and a compelling narrative.

Joining Arkane Lyon offers the opportunity to collaborate within a passionate team, working with cutting-edge technology on innovative games enjoyed by millions. The studio is located in Lyon’s Confluence district, an area known for greenery, sports, gastronomy, and music.

Arkane Lyon is owned by ZeniMax Media and Microsoft.

Reporting to the Campaign Director and collaborating with the Design and Art teams, the Principal World Designer ensures gameplay and narrative consistency, depth, and quality of environments and optional activities.

1. Build and maintain a creative toolbox to guide designers in creating content outside the main campaign, such as side quests and narrative vignettes, that make the environments feel alive and support the game's themes.
2. Ensure appropriate distribution of content based on environment needs and characteristics.
3. Balance the amount and type of content created, fostering player curiosity through a mix of bespoke and recurring interactions.
4. Work with Art and Narrative teams to ensure asset distribution reinforces narrative consistency and depth.
5. Coordinate with System Design to express simulation-driven systems in engaging, organic ways.
6. Conduct ad hoc testing of missions and environments to provide feedback that enhances immersion and reactivity.

• Extensive experience and proven track record in World Design.
• Strong affinity for systemic, story-rich environments.
• Understanding of Immersive Simulation philosophy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across disciplines.
• Solid understanding of player psychology.
• Experience in creating and managing comprehensive, practical documentation.
• Proficiency with game editing tools and packages.
• Ability to generate and curate innovative ideas into solid designs.
• Effective presentation skills to promote design choices.
• Experience in incorporating feedback from teams, research, and playtests.
• Quality-oriented approach.

• Passionate gamer with strong video game knowledge.
• Understanding of industry trends, foundational games, and competitive landscape.
• Analytical thinking to grasp game mechanics and balancing concepts quickly.
• Creative mindset to approach problems from different perspectives.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).