About the job

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Lead Artist for mobile games, 5+ years experience, Unity, UI/UX design, and team management, Paris based with remote flexibility.

TapNation is a French tech startup publishing mobile games.

TapNation was founded in 2019 by our CEO, Hervé Montoute and our CTO, Igor Zabukovec. In just 5 years, TapNation has grown from a small startup to an international company with recognized experts and optimization technologies.

Since its creation, the company has published more than 50 games, which have generated more than a billion downloads and reached the rankings of hit games (“Top 15 publishers worldwide” in 2022).

The company today generates more than 50 million euros in revenue and hires around a hundred people around the world. Its high growth was highlighted by Les Echos, which made “Top 1 Champion de la Croissance” in 2022 and by its membership in 2023 within FrenchTech120 companies.

We offer you the opportunity to join a growing company with a multicultural team (India, Spain, China, Turkey, etc..). Each of your projects will have a direct impact on the performance and development plan of the team.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • French Tech 120: Member of the best French startups in 2023 and 2024;
  • Top 1 Les Echos: We’ve ranked Top 1 in 2024 for “Les Champions de la Croissance” by Les Echos;
  • Top 14 FT1000: We’ve ranked Top 14 in 2024 for “FT1000” by Financial Times;
  • Top 17 Worldwide Publisher: We’ve ranked Top 17 of Worldwide publishers in 2023 according to Mobilegamerbiz;
  • FW500: Part of the best French companies in 2024, according to Frenchweb;
  • GPTW & Happy at Work: We’ve received the Great Place to Work & Happy at Work certifications highlighting the good work environment for our employees.

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).If you are a talented and passionate Lead Artist who is eager to contribute to the success of our mobile game projects, we encourage you to apply.

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)

About The Company

TapNation is a Mobile Gaming publisher helping developers take their games to the next level.

Our international and creative team harnesses the power of new technologies to deliver successful and entertaining gaming experiences to players worldwide.

TapNation released 50+ games which generated more than 1 billion downloads! Our ambition is to lead the way in a high-growth market.


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