Lead 2D Artist

Scopely is looking for an Lead 2D Artist to join our MONOPOLY GO! Game team in Barcelona hub on a hybrid basis (3X week in office). 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 global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide. What You Will Do

• Establish and uphold the 2D vision for each season, in close partnership with Content Leadership, Principal Artist and the Art Director.
• Set the bar for quality, technical craft, and AI-assisted workflows, and hold both internal and outsourced artists to it.
• Identifying where Ai assisted workflows create meaningful production value, establishing standards for quality and consistency, and turning successful experimentation into repeatable practices the wider team can adopt.
• Own and continuously improve 2D's art standards and guideline documentation, partnering with Integration and Technical Art on implementation.
• Manage and mentor the discipline, owning performance reviews, goal-setting, and team health.
• Take part in hiring to make sure new hires are the right fit, and champion the team's culture.
• Be the primary point of contact and voice for 2D, coordinating the discipline's work with the rest of production, from planning through delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years experience as a 2D/concept artist working in games, including 3+ years leading, mentoring, and setting the artistic bar for a team.
• Demonstrated experience developing, scaling, and driving adoption of AI-assisted creative workflows, with the judgment to evaluate their impact on quality, consistency, efficiency, and downstream production.
• Track record shipping multiple mobile titles in casual/whimsical art styles, partnering across Design, Engineering, and outsourcing to deliver high-quality content.
• Expert-level 2D illustration and concept skills, including composition, form, and color, backed by mastery of Photoshop and a strong ability to research and reference material that supports idea generation.
• Positive attitude and the ability to give and receive objective feedback.

Bonus Points

• Experience navigating the brand guidelines and approval pipeline of at least one externally-licensed IP.
• Experience managing or supporting multiple outsourcing partners while holding their output to a consistent quality standard.
• Strong 3D modeling proficiency in Maya, Blender, or equivalent, enabling AI-assisted concept-to-3D-asset workflows.
• A passion for playing and making games.

Please submit your CV in English. 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 Scopely

Scopely 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 Trek™ 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 2011, 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 Scopely Explore 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 official website and 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 Ver el correo electrónico en es.fitly.work. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/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.