Art Outsourcing Producer- Monopoly GO!

Scopely is looking for an Art Outsourcing Producer to join the Monopoly GO! team in Barcelona 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 in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. 

Monopoly GO! is a key franchise that has become Scopely’s largest game, enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Canada, Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.

What You Will Do 

You will work alongside other art professionals in a multinational, multilocation collaborative environment as you explore and iterate gameplay art assets and refine our visual and artistic direction.

• Coordinate and oversee art outsourcing tasks from inception to completion
• Create project schedules, set milestones, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of high-quality art assets
• Collaborate with internal teams to define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing them based on deadlines and project needs
• Maintain and update art partners' and contractors' database
• Produce periodic reports on art outsourcing partners, assets, costs, efficiency, etc
• Coordinate with finance and legal to manage budgets and documentation
• Identify and suggest areas for outsourcing cost optimization using data-driven analysis
• Improve, maintain, and track art outsourcing budget
• Compile best-known-methods documents
• Build and nurture game outsourcing team and partner relationships, and increase production efficiency by working with both sides
• Identify and evaluate suitable external art studios and individual artists for outsourcing projects
• Foster positive working relationships with external partners, providing clear communication and feedback to ensure project alignment with company standards
• Act as a liaison between the internal outsourcing team and external artists, facilitating clear and effective communication
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, addressing concerns and resolving challenges as they arise
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment, encouraging the exchange of ideas and solutions between internal and external teams.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in art outsourcing for gaming or the entertainment industry

What We’re Looking For 

• Excellent communication skills/detail-oriented
• Great organizational skills
• 1 - 3 years of proven experience in project management, particularly in art outsourcing for gaming
• Experience working with 3D projects
• Wide issue & project management software experience (Wrike, Jira, Confluence…)
• Strong understanding of art production pipelines that include multiple disciplines (2D, 3D, Animation, UI, etc.)
• Experience in interacting with game teams and vendors
• Familiarity with invoices, contracts, and budgets
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to multitask and work well across multiple requests

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