Legou Games Paris is hiring a remote Lead 2D Environment artist for its partner studio Legou Games Kyiv, an art creation studio and the Kyiv branch of Legou Games, the renowned Chinese developer of Rise of Kingdoms. Our mission is to create top-notch visual assets, mainly for Rise of Kingdoms itself. The game is released in 142 locations around the world, and the number of players has already exceeded 100 million. It is number one in the revenue list of Chinese games on the global market. Our primary commitment is to "create strategy games that players around the world can easily play and enjoy."
We invite you to collaborate with us on Rise of Kingdoms, creating outstanding environments that will amaze millions of players !

Reporting to Legou Kyiv's Art Director, you will have the following main responsibilities :

• Creation and supervision of 2d concept art- environment, buildings, prop..
  
• Remote Management of our Ukrainian 2D environment art team :
  • control of progress and delivery
    
  • quality improvement
    
  • art and technology research and development, including AI research
    
  • mentoring of other artists
    
  • reporting to/coordination with studio management
    
  
  

This position requires hands-on art creation, as well as management of a small team (3-4 artists currently). Due to the war, our Ukrainian artists are currently located in different locations inside and outside Ukraine. Ukraine studio's office is still in Kyiv, but Legou Games also has a studio and a team in Paris.

What We're Looking For :

• 3+ years experience working in the game industry as a lead or senior artist
  
• Portfolio with high-quality examples of 2D environment concept art in casual / cartoonish style (Disney / Pixar inspired)
  
• Highly skilled 2d illustrator and sketcher
  
• Deep understanding of game art assets pipelines and workflows
  
• Deep understanding of architecture styles and principles
  
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Painter, and Unity 3D software
  
• Comfort and curiosity with AI assisted creativity
  
• Good management and communication skills
  
• Strong sense of responsibility
  
• Emotional intelligence and diplomacy
  
• Upper Intermediate or higher spoken / written English
  

Bonus points :

• Art / Architecture school background
  
• Passion for SLG games and experience in creating them
  
• Familiarity with 3d tools like 3ds max or Zbrush
  
• Experience in agile-based / SCRUM development.
  

What We Offer :

• Competitive compensation
  
• Permanent CDI
  
• Flexible work policy (remote, with possibility to visit Legou Paris office in central Paris- rue Auber)
  
• Supportive and human HR practices
  

Why Join Us ?

• Contribute with your talent and creativity to one of the most famous mobile strategy games
  
• Develop AAA-quality art for both mobile and PC
  
• See your work enjoyed by millions of players
  
• Be part of a highly-motivated, united and friendly team committed to success and growth despite the very difficult context team members are experiencing
  

Resume - portfolio- cover letter - web site (if any)

A l'attention de : Recruitment manager