Damien Bentayou

Damien Bentayou is a highly experienced Principal Technical Animator currently with Build A Rocket Boy since January 2023. Previously, Damien served as a Principal Animator at Ubisoft Bordeaux from November 2018 to January 2023, where responsibilities included keyframe and motion capture animation, mentoring, and pipeline management. Damien contributed significantly to notable projects within the Assassin's Creed franchise and integrated iconic characters into the Ghost Recon brand. A background in cinematic and technical animation spans several companies, including Ubisoft and Asobo Studio, with roles ranging from 3D Animator to Animation Manager. Educational qualifications include a Mastère in Animation and Game Design from ECV - École de création visuelle and ongoing participation in the Game Developers Conference since 2012. Additional experience includes freelance projects and teaching 3D animation.