Art Lead, New Game (AAA RPG)

Scopely•US - United States, CA

5d•$164,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Scopely is looking for an Art Lead to join their Slate Development Group. This role will focus on developing a AAA action RPG based on a world-renowned IP. The ideal candidate will have strong artistic authority, deep worldbuilding sensibility, and hands-on 3D game development expertise. The position is available on a hybrid or remote basis, with hybrid options in Culver City.

Requirements

7+ years of professional game art experience
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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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, lighting, materials, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling
Partner with external development studios to guide and coordinate art quality
Establish and maintain efficient art workflows, feedback loops, and quality standards
Translate creative vision into clear, actionable direction for external teams
Perform paintovers, visual callouts, and written feedback to elevate art to a AAA-quality bar
Identify visual risks early and proactively course-correct to maintain style, readability, and polish
Define and uphold the game’s visual style, ensuring consistency
Work closely with Tech Art, Design, and Production to ensure art is fully functional in-engine and meets performance and gameplay readability standards
Bridge the gap between concept art and final in-game execution
Review art submissions and playtest builds to provide concise, actionable feedback
Translate high-level creative direction into concrete, production-ready visual guidance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure art supports gameplay and performance needs
Partner with IP holders to establish visual guidelines, approvals, and feedback
Clearly interpret and relay art feedback to the development team
Ensure all art content aligns with established IP canon, while meeting gameplay needs