Senior Director, Art Production New US - United States

Scopely; Louisiana; On-site; USD 191,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Scopely seeks a Senior Director of Art Production to guide creative and operational strategy for mobile game art production. This leadership role involves managing high-quality artistic outputs and ensuring alignment with broad business objectives while fostering a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Pet insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in art production and leadership.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale creative projects.
• Deep understanding of visual arts and design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the overall art production strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end art production lifecycle across projects.
• Act as primary liaison between departments to ensure alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Creative Production

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art Production or related field

Tools

Wrike

Jira

Google Sheets

Job description

Scopely is looking for aSenior Directorof Art Production to join our team remotely from Culver City (LA).

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 key franchise that has 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

The Senior Director, Art Production is a key leadership role responsible for driving the vision, execution, and operational strategy of art production across all mobile game titles. This role oversees the production of high-quality 2D, 3D, animation, and UI/UX assets across multiple live and in-development features. You will lead a team of producers, collaborate closely with creative, product, engineering, and external partners, and ensure art development is delivered at scale, on time, and to world-class standards.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Define and lead the overall art production strategy and roadmap in alignment with creative, brand, and business objectives.
• Partner with the VP of AD and production leadership to forecast production needs and long-term resource planning.
• Set departmental goals and KPIs to measure success, drive efficiency, and foster continuous improvement.

Production Oversight & Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end art production lifecycle—including concept development, scheduling, budgeting, vendor management, and delivery—across multiple concurrent projects and campaigns.
• Drive operational excellence by developing scalable production workflows and systems that support creative quality and business agility.
• Champion creative integrity while ensuring timely, on-budget project delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of art producers, project managers, and cross-functional contributors.
• Oversee talent sourcing and resourcing strategy for both internal teams and external partners, including freelance artists, photographers, and production vendors.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative problem-solving.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between creative, marketing, legal, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the production process.
• Influence senior stakeholders through effective communication and strategic insights.
• Own department-wide production budgets, with accountability for planning, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Establish and manage long-term vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring cost-efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving

• Anticipate production challenges and implement proactive solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Lead resolution of high-impact issues with speed, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Legal Compliance

• Ensure that all deliverables meet or exceed established quality standards, brand guidelines, and creative vision.
• Oversee compliance with legal requirements, including copyright, talent releases, and licensing agreements.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in art production, creative operations, or similar roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level position.
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale creative projects from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of visual arts, design, and creative production workflows.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management and budgeting tools (e.g., Wrike, Jira, Google Sheets).
• Experience working with both in-house teams and external creative vendors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage ambiguity effectively.

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!

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

$191,000 - $281,000 USD

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.

Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.

Our official website iswww.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.

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