Lead 3D Artist - Monopoly GO! at Scopely

Scopely is looking for a Lead 3D Artist to join the Monopoly GO! team and work from Barcelona on a hybrid basis. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and strive to inspire play every day—whether through our collaborative work environment or our connection with the global communities who enjoy our games. We are a diverse team of passionate creators developing, publishing, and innovating within the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world every day. MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide. What You Will Do You will work in a collaborative environment with our team of narrative designers and artists to explore and iterate on gameplay and visual direction. The ideal candidate will show a portfolio/experience with a whimsical art style that displays a high level of Modelling, shading and texturing • Work closely with the AD, Principal artist, and lead narrative designer to establish the vision for each season. • Work closely with our 2d concept artists to create 3d models that capture the appeal and charm of our established art pillars. • Work closely with our Art Outsourcing Team ensuring the quality bar is met whilst also coaching to help align to the art style. • Explore how best to utilize AI in the creative process and help foster better collaboration/iteration • Define and uphold the visual style in collaboration with the Art Director and Creative Leads • Review and provide constructive feedback on assets to maintain high visual quality and technical standards. • Work closely with other departments (Design, Engineering, Animation) to ensure seamless integration of assets. • Actively integrate 3D assets into Unity. • Mentor, inspire, and manage junior and mid-level 3D artists. • Be the main point of contact for 3D queries and discussions on assigned tasks. • Lead daily meetings/ stand-ups/ mini retro’s to ensure a smooth workflow. What We’re Looking For • 6+ years experience as a 3D artist working in games. • 2+ years in a leadership or senior artist role. • Strong ability to research and reference material that supports idea generation and problem-solving. • Experience in casual mobile game art styles. • Experience in shipping multiple titles in your career as a 3D Artist. • Proficient in 3D modeling: 3dsMax, Maya, Blender, etc • Proficient in 2D texturing: Photoshop • Proficient in 3D texturing tools: Substance, 3DCoat, etc • Experience in Unity, importing and optimizing assets • Have a good understanding of technical pipelines to export assets from 3D suite to Unity. • Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback. Bonus • Strong understanding of game art production techniques. • IP collaboration • A passion for playing and making games 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 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: [Upgrade to PRO to see link] 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. 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