Lead Artist (Mobile Games)

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.

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.

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.

• 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)