Team lead Character (F/H/NB)

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Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an open-world action-adventure game set in a captivating space opera universe. It is also the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic!
Thanks to the technological advances brought by our proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to deliver a seamless and organic experience of exploration and space piracy at the scale of an entire solar system. Players will discover exotic locations, colorful characters, and countless mysteries, solo or with friends.
If you’re looking for a truly unique adventure, join our team and help us create System 3!

Why we need you:

We are looking for a Team Lead Character Artist to strengthen the Art team on Beyond Good & Evil 2.

You will play a key role in structuring and driving Character production, bringing clarity, prioritization, and a solid framework to a complex and constantly evolving environment. Beyond supporting the team on a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to organize production, arbitrate needs, and secure the delivery of assets at the right level of quality, on time.

This role requires strong organizational and management skills, as well as a very strong artistic eye.

What you will do:

Responsibilities:

Team Management & Leadership:

• Drive and support the Character team on a daily basis
• Provide leadership and help rationalize production processes
• Mentor team members, support skill development and talent growth
• Career coaching and development
• Day-to-day people management
• Act as a direct relay for Art Direction, with strong communication skills

Production:

• Ensure Character production pipelines are followed (concept, high/low resolution, fast variations)
• Organize production, prioritize needs, categorize assets, and ensure deadlines are met
• Manage outsourcing and coordinate with external partners
• Stay attentive to production evolutions and constraints
• Contribute to overall production support in collaboration with other departments

Art Direction:

• Strong mastery of full Character pipelines: concept → high-resolution → low-resolution → integration
• Act as a key relay for Art Direction, able to discuss, challenge, and co-build decisions
• Serve as an artistic and technical authority across the entire Character scope
• Categorize assets according to production challenges and priorities

Your future working environment:

You will work on an ambitious project featuring challenges rarely encountered in the industry, within an experienced, close-knit, and motivated team.

What we are looking for:

Key skills for this role:

• Proven experience as a Team Lead Character Artist on large-scale AAA projects
• Very strong expertise in established Character pipelines
• Expert-level Character modeling skills for video games

What will make you successful:

• Ability to bring a team together: through leadership and mentoring, you will help the team prioritize, step back, and establish a clear framework
• Ability to combine creativity, technical excellence, and respect for deadlines
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of profiles
• Maintain AAA-level standards for narrative quality and gameplay integration
• Ability to set a high level of artistic quality while structuring a realistic and efficient Character production
• Strong mastery of pipelines, quality standards, and production constraints
• Act as a constructive counterbalance and relay, bringing rationalization and clarity to decision-making
• Solution-oriented mindset with pragmatic problem-solving skills
• Your vision of the Team Lead role, curiosity for industry best practices, and desire to grow the team long-term will make a real difference

Other information:

Work location: Montpellier

How to apply:

• Resume (and portfolio if applicable)

Our recruitment team will contact you directly regarding the next steps.

Recruitment Process

1. Application review: our recruitment team will carefully review your application.
2. Quick pre-screen (up to 30 minutes by phone): if your profile matches, an initial call to validate key points.
3. Interview 1 – Discovery (1h, video): discussion with a recruiter and the Associate Producer to get to know you better and assess overall fit.
4. Interview 2 – Technical (1h, video): technical discussion with the Art Director to dive deeper into concrete topics and align on expertise.
5. Interview 3 – Management skills assessment: discussion with a member of the HR team focusing on your team management capabilities.

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Proven experience as a Team Lead Character Artist on large-scale AAA projects. Very strong expertise in established Character pipelines. Expert-level Character modeling skills for video games. Ability to bring a team together through leadership and mentoring. Ability to combine creativity, technical excellence, and respect for deadlines. Strong communication skills. Maintain AAA-level standards for narrative quality and gameplay integration. Ability to set a high level of artistic quality while structuring a realistic and efficient Character production. Strong mastery of pipelines, quality standards, and production constraints. Solution-oriented mindset with pragmatic problem-solving skills.