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# Art Lead, New Game (AAA RPG)

- **Company:** Scopely
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Video Game Development, Visual Effects
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

7+ years of 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

We are developing a AAA action RPG based on a world-renowned IP, and we're looking for a Principal Artist who combines strong artistic authority, deep worldbuilding sensibility, and hands-on 3D game development expertise.
What You Will Do :
Art Direction & Visual Quality
Uphold and evolve the game's visual identity, tone, and worldbuilding
Ensure a cohesive visual experience across characters, environments, VFX, and UI
Apply strong understanding of:
Composition (visual, gameplay, and cinematic)
Lighting, materials, and atmosphere
Environmental storytelling and realism
External Studio Leadership
Partner with our external development studio to guide and coordinate art quality across characters, environments, VFX, UI, and more to achieve AAA-quality output
Help establish and maintain efficient art workflows, feedback loops, and quality standards across time zones
Translate creative vision into clear, actionable direction for external teams
Quality Bar & Visual Development
Perform paintovers, visual callouts, and written feedback to elevate the art to a AAA-quality bar
Identify visual risks early and proactively course-correct to maintain style, readability, and polish
Help define and uphold the game's visual style, ensuring consistency across all art deliverables
Art * Game Translation
Work closely with Tech Art, Design, and Production to ensure:
Art is fully functional in-engine
Assets meet performance and gameplay readability standards
Bridge the gap between:
Concept art
Final in-game execution
Feedback & Communication
Review art submissions and playtest builds to provide concise, actionable feedback that is clear, respectful, and actionable
Translate high-level creative direction into concrete, production-ready visual guidance for our Shanghai studio
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure art supports gameplay and performance needs
IP Holder Collaboration
Partner with our IP holder to establish visual guidelines, approvals, and feedback
Clearly interpret and relay art feedback to the development team, helping them understand intent and constraints
Ensure all art content aligns with established IP canon, while still meeting gameplay needs and driving towards a world-class player experience


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