Job Overview
Wargaming invites a Lead Level Artist to join its top AAA project - World of Tanks!
It's a two-times Guinness award-winning vehicle action game with a 110-million army of loyal fans. World of Tanks is a cultural phenomenon that has entertained players worldwide for many years!
We believe we have a solid and involved team that continually strives to be on the edge of the gaming industry. We are extremely passionate about Art and always looking for innovative ways and approaches to bring our ideas and vision to World of Tanks gamers.
As a Lead Level Artist, you will be responsible for creating game locations, leading a team of artists, and collaborating closely with top industry professionals.
What will you do?
- Lead the team of artists and ensure visual consistency across the project.
- Create game locations in collaboration with Art Director, Art Leads, Level Designers, Environment 3D Artists, VFX Artists, Animation Artists.
- Fill locations with content: arrange objects, buildings, props, trees, decals, roads, etc.
- Deal with the layout of tiles and decals, planting grass and debris.
- Set up lighting.
- Create all kinds of natural objects: trees, bushes, grasses, stones, rocks, etc.
- Participate in the development of new tools and technologies.
- Participate in decision-making regarding the artistic vision of specific features.
- Write a description of the necessary objects and look for a reference.
- Mentor and support junior team members.
- Engage in performance optimization and bug fixes.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in the game industry as a Level Artist for at least 5 years.
- Experience leading or mentoring a team of artists.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to contribute beyond individual tasks.
- Experience in making artistic decisions and guiding visual consistency in a team setting.
- Strong artistic skills.
- Knowledge of composition, aerial perspective, theory of light, color science
- Basic knowledge of gameplay and level design.
- Initiative, resourcefulness.
- Versatile gaming experience, interest in computer games.
- Intermediate English or higher.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Understanding and experience with the Photogrammetry process.
- Knowledge and skills in Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Substance Designer (or other similar programs).
- Knowledge and skills in SpeedTree, Houdini, World Machine.
- Art education.
Work mode
Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:
- Annual leave of 20 working days (additional days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 25 days)
- Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
- Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
- Premium Private Health Insurance
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- English clubs and platform for learning languages
- Mental well-being program (iFeel)
- Commuting allowance
- Company events
- FitPass membership
- Discounts for employees
- Personal Gaming Account
- Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
- On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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What We Do
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Delivering legendary games since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO gaming industry with 5,000+ employees in multiple offices around the world.
Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles, including the top-of-the-line projects World of Tanks, World of Warships, World of Tanks Console, and World of Warships Legends, across all major gaming platforms.
Today, we also actively create mobile products within the MS-1 studio that develops colorful games for mobile and portable platforms. The team's portfolio includes the World of Tanks Blitz cross-platform shooter that has been downloaded more than 120 million times worldwide.
A career with our company means always meeting interesting challenges and gaining valuable experience while working with world-class experts. Take your place among our passionate and experienced team and bring out the best in yourself at Wargaming!
