Art Director (World of Tanks Console)

We are looking for an Art Director to join Wargaming and be a part of the product team working on World of Tanks Console. The Art Director's role combines high-level creative vision with strategic leadership. You will drive a team of highly professional artists, define the visual identity of the game, and ensure that every feature on console platforms reflects a cohesive and premium look and feel. As a subject matter expert, you will work in close collaboration with game teams to identify, prototype, and implement visual solutions that elevate player experience.

• Provide artistic leadership: Drive the overall vision of the project and ensure all artistic output aligns with the established style.
• Strategic Impact: Collaborate with Creative Directors and Product Managers to define the long-term visual strategy for WoT Console, ensuring art assets directly contribute to player engagement and monetization goals.
• Ensure art production quality and consistency: Maintain high standards across in-house teams and external contractors by establishing clear visual guidelines, review processes, and feedback loops.
• Design and maintain visual stylistics: Create and conduct the art vision of the game features.
• Act as a mentor: Guide team members to foster professional growth, focusing on creative excellence and artistic development.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer: Collaborate with the production team to integrate high-quality visual solutions into the game development pipeline.

• 3+ years of experience as an Art Lead or Art Director in the game industry (a portfolio demonstrating released projects is a must).
• Expertise in directing key art disciplines: art: concepts, environments, characters, vehicles, lighting, UI/UX, VFX, animation.
• Proven ability to design and maintain visual stylistics across a variety of artistic directions.
• Strong sense of scene composition, color, and lighting, with a deep understanding of how visuals impact gameplay.
• Solid understanding of game development principles and modern pipelines.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Преимущества

• Experience in UI/UX direction.
• Proven track record in managing and leading diverse art teams.
• Basic understanding of programming/scripting to bridge the gap between art and tech.

• Additional paid time off
• Sick Leave Compensation
• Pregnancy and Childbirth Leave Benefit
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Meal Allowance
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Perks discounts platform (over 450 exclusive discounts)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward