Hi! I'm Joachim Leclercq, an experienced Art Director, Illustrator, and Lead with a passion for creating beautiful backgrounds and colorizations. I've had the pleasure to work across anime, videogames, and publishing with names like Ankama, Titmouse, Dotemu, and 1P2P Studio. I'm always excited to bring stories and environments to life through vibrant, detailed artwork. Feel free to check my portfolio on Behance where I showcase my works or get in touch if you're looking for a creative collaborator. I love what I do and am always eager for new artistic challenges!

Joachim Leclercq

Hi! I'm Joachim Leclercq, an experienced Art Director, Illustrator, and Lead with a passion for creating beautiful backgrounds and colorizations. I've had the pleasure to work across anime, videogames, and publishing with names like Ankama, Titmouse, Dotemu, and 1P2P Studio. I'm always excited to bring stories and environments to life through vibrant, detailed artwork. Feel free to check my portfolio on Behance where I showcase my works or get in touch if you're looking for a creative collaborator. I love what I do and am always eager for new artistic challenges!

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Hi! I’m Joachim Leclercq, an experienced Art Director, Illustrator, and Lead with a passion for creating beautiful backgrounds and colorizations. I’ve had the pleasure to work across anime, videogames, and publishing with names like Ankama, Titmouse, Dotemu, and 1P2P Studio. I’m always excited to bring stories and environments to life through vibrant, detailed artwork.

Feel free to check my portfolio on Behance where I showcase my works or get in touch if you’re looking for a creative collaborator. I love what I do and am always eager for new artistic challenges!

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Work Experience

Art Director Enviro at 1P2P STUDIO
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Currently serving as Art Director Environment at 1P2P Studio in Lille, responsible for leading artistic direction and environment design. Previously freelanced as an Art Director specializing in environments, contributing to projects with a focus on artistic leadership and background creation.
Lead Color Background at Ocellus
April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Led color background initiatives, managing colorization and background art for various projects. Collaborated with art and production teams to deliver high-quality graphic elements.
Colo Artist at Titmouse
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Color artist responsible for coloring animations, enhancing visual quality and consistency in projects.
2D Artist at Ankama
March 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Worked for almost 14 years as a 2D artist, focusing on background research and concept art for games like Abraca and Waven. Participated as freelance Senior Art Director and collaborated on board game illustrations and comic book projects.
Freelance Senior Art Director at Ankama
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Directed and illustrated a board game titled 'Treasures of Cibola', contributing artistic leadership and creative design.
Drawer at Label 619
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Collaborated on the réalisation of episodes for the Doggybags BD series including 'Killer Klowns from da Hood' working closely with other artists.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Brooklyn United
September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Provided freelance graphic artistry services.

Education

communication visuelle at Académie royale des Beaux-Arts et des Arts décoratifs de Tournai
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other