Motion Designer

Position Overview

Scopely is looking for a Motion Design Lead to join the Marketing Creative Services team, Flamed, in the Barcelona office on a hybrid basis. The role involves leading a team of artists working across the Scopely Explore portfolio (formerly known as Niantic), including Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom. Depending on business needs, the role may support other IPs within Scopely’s portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee motion design projects for the Scopely Explore portfolio, from concept through final delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative directors, producers, and internal/external artists to ensure quality, consistency, and on-brand execution.
• Provide artistic and technical direction on motion design, animation, and compositing.
• Review and guide vendors to ensure alignment with the visual identity and performance goals of the brands.
• Mentor and support internal artists, helping develop their creative and technical growth.
• Contribute to visual development, style frames, and storyboards, setting the artistic tone for each piece.
• Work with an attention to detail attitude in a constructive cross-feedback environment.

What You Will Need

• 7+ years of experience in motion design, animation, or related fields.
• At least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• An excellent video reel that demonstrates expert-level motion design and animation.
• Proficiency in standard tools: After Effects, Cinema 4D, Octane Render Engine, and Photoshop.
• Excellent art direction, storytelling, and visual taste.
• Solid understanding of team coordination in creative environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for creative excellence.
• Passion for mobile games, especially Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom (a plus).

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience using Unreal Engine to produce cinematic-quality renders.
• Additional knowledge of Unity.
• Strong understanding of Social Media, Performance Marketing, and User Acquisition creatives.
• Proactive interest in AI-assisted design tools and their creative applications.

Application Requirements

• Candidates must submit a CV and showreel.
• A showreel is an essential requirement.
• A portfolio may be included if available.

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company. Key titles include MONOPOLY GO!, Pokémon GO, Stumble Guys, Star Trek™ Fleet Command, MARVEL Strike Force, WWE Champions, the Scrabble® franchise, and Yahtzee® With Buddies.

• Founded: 2011.
• Scale: #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, with over $10 billion in lifetime revenue.
• Culture: Tenet-driven culture, recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies."
• Operations: Global operations across four continents in more than a dozen countries.
• Commitment: Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications. Scopely provides equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.