Description
Scopely is looking for an Outsource Associate Art Director to join our Monopoly Go! team in Sevilla 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.
Monopoly GO! is our new casual game and a key franchise that has just 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
- Vendor Management:
- Identify and evaluate potential outsourcing partners or freelance artists based on project needs and budget.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with art vendors and freelancers.
- When needed, work with AOS producer to negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with terms and deadlines.
- Project Management:
- Work closely with the art producer to manage the art requests, including timelines, art styles, and deliverables.
- Coordinate the flow of information and materials between internal teams and external artists.
- Strategize with production to improve process/pipeline
- Team Management
- Manage a team of artists covering 2D, 3D, and Animation
- Work closely with AD to help restructure the team if needed
- Quality Control:
- Set quality standards and establish benchmarks for external submissions.
- Review and approve artworks, providing constructive feedback and guidance to vendors to meet the project's artistic vision.
- Ensure consistency and cohesiveness across all outsourced artworks.
- Budgeting and Planning:
- Work with the AOS producer to plan and forecast outsourcing needs based on project phases and milestones.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Facilitate effective communication between internal creative leads and external artists.
- Organize regular review sessions and update meetings to ensure alignment with the project goals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all outsourcing-related inquiries and negotiations.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in art leadership role
- Great visual understanding of a game in casual whimsical art style
- Professional Experience: Proven experience in art production or outsource management
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with industry standard software such as photoshop, maya [or other 3D software]
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of providing clear creative direction and feedback.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
- Problem-Solving: Effective at troubleshooting and solving issues related to art production and vendor relationships.
Bonus Points
- Experience in working with an IP
- Knowledge in working with Unity
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 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.
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