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# Art Lead, New Game (Aaa Rpg)

- **Company:** Scopely
- **Location:** Laza, Spain
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Video Game Development, Visual Effects
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/art-lead-new-game-aaa-rpg-en-laza-ID-369826124

## About the Role

7+ years o
f professional game art experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior role
Experience working on
AAA action RPGs or fantasy titles or high-end action RPGs on mobile or PC
3D Game Development Expertise and deep understanding of
real-time game development
Strong visual fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, anatomy, material definition)
Comfortable doing hands-on paintovers and async visual problem-solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for giving clear, constructive feedback
Experience working with established IPs and navigating approval pipelines
Nice to Have
Experience working with teams in China or across multiple time zones
Familiarity with Unity pipelines and tooling
Passion for low-fantasy / grounded worlds
Mandarin proficiency

## Description

Scopely is looking for anArt Leadto join our Slate Development Group in Barcelona on a hybrid basis.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.We are developing aAAA action RPG based on a world-renowned IP, and we're looking for a Principal Artist who combinesstrong artistic authority, deep worldbuilding sensibility, and hands-on 3D game development expertise.What You Will Do :Art Direction & Visual QualityUphold and evolve the game's visual identity, tone, and worldbuildingEnsure a cohesive visual experience across characters, environments, VFX, and UIApply strong understanding of:Composition (visual, gameplay, and cinematic)Lighting, materials, and atmosphereEnvironmental storytelling and realismExternal Studio LeadershipPartner with our external development studio to guide and coordinate art quality across characters, environments, VFX, UI, and more to achieveAAA-quality outputHelp establish and maintain efficient art workflows, feedback loops, and quality standards across time zonesTranslate creative vision intoclear, actionable direction for external teamsQuality Bar & Visual DevelopmentPerform paintovers, visual callouts, and written feedback to elevate the art to a AAA-quality barIdentify visual risks early and proactively course-correct to maintain style, readability, and polishHelp define and uphold the game's visual style, ensuring consistency across all art deliverablesArt ? Game TranslationWork closely with Tech Art, Design, and Production to ensure:Art isfully functional in-engineAssets meetperformance and gameplay readability standardsBridge the gap between:Concept artFinal in-game executionFeedback & CommunicationReview art submissions and playtest builds to provide concise, actionable feedback that is clear, respectful, and actionableTranslate high-level creative direction into concrete, production-ready visual guidance for our Shanghai studioCollaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure art supports gameplay and performance needsIP Holder CollaborationPartner with our IP holder to establish visual guidelines, approvals, and feedbackClearly interpret and relay art feedback to the development team, helping them understand intent and constraintsEnsure all art content aligns with established IP canon, while still meeting gameplay needs and driving towards a world-class player experienceQualifications7+ years of professional game art experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior roleExperience working onAAA action RPGs or fantasy titles or high-end action RPGs on mobile or PC3D Game Development Expertise and deep understanding ofreal-time game developmentStrong visual fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, anatomy, material definition)Comfortable doing hands-on paintovers and async visual problem-solvingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for giving clear, constructive feedbackExperience working with established IPs and navigating approval pipelinesNice to HaveExperience working with teams in China or across multiple time zonesFamiliarity with Unity pipelines and toolingPassion for low-fantasy / grounded worldsMandarin proficiencyPlease 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!About ScopelyScopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world's most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Pokémon GO," along with "Stumble Guys," "Star TrekTM Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "WWE Champions," the Scrabble® franchise, "Yahtzee® With Buddies," and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry - bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.Founded in ****, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely's position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like "MONOPOLY GO!" from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses - Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and "Best Workplaces for Innovators," Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good - creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit:/.Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our officialwebsiteand verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact ******. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here:California Privacy NoticeandEEA/UK Privacy Notice.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.


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