Art Director

Scopely is looking for an Art Director to join our Monopoly GO! Game team working on a hybrid basis in one of our European studios (Barcelona, Dublin, London & Sevilla), or remotely within the UK, Portugal & Spain. We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance, if needed.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. 

Monopoly GO! is our casual game and a key franchise that has Scopely’s largest game, enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Canada, Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.

What You Will Do 

You will work in a collaborative environment with our team of artists, designers, producers, and product managers  to explore, iterate, and set a clear visual direction. Responsibilities may include:

• Work closely with the VP of Art to manage the art team and align in the vision
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple art disciplines, 2D, UI, 3D, Anim, and VFX.
• Manage the Live Operation vertical group as the key visual leader
• Work closely with VP of Product to align and execute various strategies
• Contribute to studio level planning for the team with the executive producer of the vertical group
• Ensure all creative material is consistently aligned with the game vision and is of exceptional high quality
• Support the brand through creative designs and unique experiences
• Set clear art direction that includes innovative vision and creative flair while maintaining a diegetic design approach
• Establish and drive an art culture that engages talent, maximizes team potential, and encourages proactive cross-discipline collaboration to deliver the best possible player experience
• Lead creative brainstorms by engaging the artists to identify creative solutions/direction
• Identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement within the creative process
• Manage the art team through setting goals and conducting  performance reviews
• Be responsible for the art team health including team morale, providing effective oversight of team training and resourcing needs

What We’re Looking For 

The ideal candidate will show a portfolio with a whimsical art style and have deep experience in managing a group of artists to deliver creative player experiences that align with the broader  project vision. We are looking for:

• Excellent English language skills in order to lead an international team
• Experience in managing a large group of artists of various disciplines
• Shipped and supported at least one title as an Associate AD or AD
• Proven experience in a key art leadership role [Associate AD or above]
• Experience in developing social games on mobile platforms, with a preference to casual space
• Highly skilled at providing clear direction, guidance and mentoring tailored to the various skill levels of team members
• An eye for detail, able to apply expert level art judgment on form, perspective, color, style, composition and movement in a way which gives the confidence and authority to own the art quality
• Proven to be flexible, highly motivated and approachable
• Deep understanding of how game art/visual design supports gameplay, UX, narrative and brand positioning / marketing
• Ability to communicate and propagate the artistic vision throughout the studio and deliver concise, upwards feedback to GM, executives and the wider business

Bonus Points 

• Experience working on a beloved IP
• Shipped a game 
• Knowledge in working with Unity

Please include a portfolio or PDF/links to examples of your work in the application. 

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that!   We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
 
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
 
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com