Lead Artist

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile games studio based in gorgeous Barcelona, part of the Take-Two Interactive family. Our games are positioned in the top rankings, and they are played and loved by millions of fans worldwide.

Job Description

Here at Socialpoint, we are delighted to be looking for a Lead Artist to join one of the ideation and prototyping teams.

Your quest will involve

• Responsible for defining: art vision, pipeline processes, style guides and briefs
• Actively collaborating with the rest of the team to define prototype and game mechanics
• Defines, prioritizes and ensures delivery of art tasks on time. In alignment with design and product
• Hands-on, producing art assets and/or becoming the facilitator for all the art assets needed
• Integrate art assets directly into the game
• Researches, test out and communicates new art processes and techniques
• Provide artistic and tech-art mentorship
• Drives good judgments, clear decision making and poise during stressful situations
• Ramp up the asset production (and the team accordingly) if needed
• Art planning and roadmap preparation

Your skills build & XP

• High level of both written and spoken English (English is our official language)
• 4 years+ of experience in the gaming industry
• Able to validate all (quality and technical) aspects of Art
• Highly organized and able to act rationally and professionally under pressure
• Experienced collaborating with external vendors and outsourcing partners
• Highly proactive, dedicated, customer focused and an outstanding teammate
• Good Unity knowledge
• 3d background and/or 2d concept experience is a plus

Check-in rewards

We have a hybrid working-from-home/office system. So, what does this mean? All we ask is that you live within commuting distance of our office in Barcelona so you can come to the office for important meetings/events.

• Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona (if you’re not already here).
• An impressive 25 days annual leave, not including public holidays.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family, just in case.
• Choose from the latest IOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
• Free language lessons (English, Spanish & Catalan).
• Spotify Premium for the first 6 months of your employment with us.
• Legendary social events & parties to let off some steam.
• People development is key for us: an outstanding training budget just for you and our internal mobility program offers real growth opportunities!

If you choose to work in the office some days, don’t worry - we have you covered. Check out some of our benefits tied to the office;

• State of the art gym facilities so you can level up your fitness game.
• Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist.
• Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet).

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English.

Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re welcome on the team no matter where you’re from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. It’s a trick question – mobile wins every time! We hire based on your qualifications and proven track record to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.