Motion Designer Lead

Scopely is looking for a Motion Design Lead to join our Marketing Creative Services team, Flamed, in our Barcelona office 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 the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world.

We are Flamed, the in-house creative agency, an international multidisciplinary team. We produce thousands of creatives each year to support the global marketing needs of all Scopely games. In this role, you will lead 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, you may also support other IPs within Scopely’s extensive portfolio.

What you will do:

• Lead and oversee motion design projects for 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, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• An excellent video reel that demonstrates expert-level motion design and animation.
• Proficient in the standard tools of the trade: 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.
• Passionate of mobile games, especially Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom is a plus.

Bonus Point:

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

*To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and showreel with your application. A showreel is an essential requirement, and if available, you may also include a portfolio.