Gaming Contract Hybrid

Junior 3D Artist at Scopely

Company: Scopely

Location: Barcelona, Spain / Dublin, Ireland / United Kingdom

Job Type: Contract

About the Role

Scopely is seeking a Junior 3D Artist – Character Artist to join the Star Trek Fleet Command team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This exciting opportunity allows artists to contribute to one of the top-grossing MMO strategy games while collaborating with experienced professionals across international teams.

Job Overview

The Junior 3D Artist will work closely with the Art Director and Art Lead to create and refine realistic character assets for mobile games. The role involves character creation, likeness development, texturing, rigging support, and integrating outsourced assets while maintaining high visual quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create Character Assets: Develop high-quality realistic character art, costumes, and related game assets for Star Trek Fleet Command.
  • Collaborate with Art Leadership: Work closely with the Art Director and Art Lead to maintain the visual style and quality standards of the game.
  • Support Asset Production: Contribute to character likeness creation, hair production, rigging support, and animation preparation.
  • Manage Art Builds: Assist in creating, organizing, and maintaining art builds throughout production.
  • Integrate Outsourced Content: Process, review, and integrate externally developed assets into the production pipeline.
  • Optimize for Mobile: Balance visual quality with production schedules and mobile hardware limitations.

Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating realistic character art and ideally sci-fi themed assets.
  • Proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software.
  • Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Substance Painter.
  • Solid understanding of UV mapping, texturing, materials, and lighting for game assets.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Previous game industry experience and mobile game development experience are advantageous.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Art, Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred.
  • Equivalent practical experience and a strong portfolio will also be considered.
  • Additional training in character art, digital sculpting, or game asset creation is beneficial.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on the successful Star Trek Fleet Command franchise.
  • Collaborative and inclusive international work environment.
  • Professional development and mentorship from experienced industry artists.
  • Exposure to large-scale mobile game production pipelines.
  • Experience working with globally distributed teams.

Join Scopely and contribute to the continued success of Star Trek Fleet Command. If you are passionate about character art, realistic 3D asset creation, and mobile game development, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the gaming industry.

Apply Now

You will be redirected to the employer's website.

Scroll to Top