Senior Director, Art Production

1 Hour ago • 10 Years + • $191,000 PA - $281,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Director of Art Production will lead the vision, execution, and operational strategy for art production across mobile game titles. Responsibilities include overseeing 2D, 3D, animation, and UI/UX asset production, leading a team of producers, collaborating with creative teams, and ensuring timely delivery. This role involves strategic planning, production oversight, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, budget and vendor management, risk mitigation, and quality assurance, with a focus on driving efficiency, creative integrity, and business agility.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of experience in art production, creative operations.
  • Experience managing complex, large-scale creative projects.
  • Deep understanding of visual arts and creative workflows.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Job Details

 

Scopely is looking for a Senior Director of  Art Production to join our team remotely from Culver City (LA).
 
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 a key franchise that has become one of Scopely’s largest games enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.
 
What You Will Do

The Senior Director, Art Production is a key leadership role responsible for driving the vision, execution, and operational strategy of art production across all mobile game titles. This role oversees the production of high-quality 2D, 3D, animation, and UI/UX assets across multiple live and in-development features. You will lead a team of producers, collaborate closely with creative, product, engineering, and external partners, and ensure art development is delivered at scale, on time, and to world-class standards.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

  • Define and lead the overall art production strategy and roadmap in alignment with creative, brand, and business objectives.
  • Partner with the VP of AD and production leadership to forecast production needs and long-term resource planning.
  • Set departmental goals and KPIs to measure success, drive efficiency, and foster continuous improvement.

Production Oversight & Execution

  • Oversee the end-to-end art production lifecycle—including concept development, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, and delivery—across multiple concurrent projects and campaigns.
  • Drive operational excellence by developing scalable production workflows and systems that support creative quality and business agility.
  • Champion creative integrity while ensuring timely, on-budget project delivery.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of art producers, project managers, and cross-functional contributors.
  • Oversee talent sourcing and resourcing strategy for both internal teams and external partners, including freelance artists, photographers, and production vendors.
  • Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative problem-solving.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the primary liaison between creative, marketing, legal, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the production process.
  • Influence senior stakeholders through effective communication and strategic insights.

Budget & Vendor Management

  • Own department-wide production budgets, with accountability for planning, tracking, and reconciliation.
  • Establish and manage long-term vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring cost-efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving

  • Anticipate production challenges and implement proactive solutions to minimize disruptions.
  • Lead resolution of high-impact issues with speed, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Quality Assurance & Legal Compliance

  • Ensure that all deliverables meet or exceed established quality standards, brand guidelines, and creative vision.
  • Oversee compliance with legal requirements, including copyright, talent releases, and licensing agreements.

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of experience in art production, creative operations, or similar roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level position.
  • Proven track record managing complex, large-scale creative projects from concept to completion.
  • Deep understanding of visual arts, design, and creative production workflows.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with project management and budgeting tools (e.g., Wrike, Jira, Google Sheets).
  • Experience working with both in-house teams and external creative vendors.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage ambiguity effectively.

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!

 

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