Lead Artist (Mobile Games)

TapNation is a French tech startup publishing mobile games. We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Artist to join our team and oversee the development of our next groundbreaking title. Tasks As a Lead Artist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our mobile games. You’ll oversee and guide a team of artists, ensuring that our products deliver exceptional visual experiences. Your ability to conceptualize, design, and implement stunning visuals will be instrumental in our success. Responsibilities: Creative Leadership: Provide artistic direction and vision for multiple mobile game projects. Defining the Visual Style: Establish the overall aesthetic direction for the game, including color palettes, art styles, and visual themes. Concept Generation: Brainstorm and develop innovative visual concepts that resonate with the game’s narrative and gameplay. Style Guides: Create comprehensive style guides to ensure consistency and quality throughout the development process. Concept Development: Create compelling visual concepts and styles that align with game mechanics and target audiences. UI/UX Design: Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance gameplay and the user experience. Technical Implementation: Work closely with developers to implement UI, animations, and visual effects using Unity. Team Management: Mentor and develop junior artists, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment. Quality Control: Ensure that all visual assets meet the highest quality standards and adhere to project deadlines. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve your skills and the quality of our work. Requirements Over 5+ years of proven experience as a game artist and 3+ years in a leadership role. Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic skills and a deep understanding of visual design principles. Proficiency in Unity and experience implementing UI, animations, and visual effects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Passion for creating visually stunning and engaging mobile games. Bonus Points: Experience with 2D and 3D art creation. Unity Particle effect, animation, UGUI system. In Game UI/UX Experience. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative game projects. Collaborative and creative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Contract: Permanent contract. Localization: Paris (Malesherbes), with flexibility of remote working. Salary: Competitive salary, composed of a fixed part and a variable part according to performance and experience (+ Swile card + transport refund up to 50% + yearly trip). #J-18808-Ljbffr