Art Director

10 Months ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Art Director will lead a team of artists and designers to create the visual style of the World of Warships game for PC and console platforms. This role involves maintaining and improving visual quality, controlling the visual level of the project, and defining the look and feel of game features. Responsibilities include overseeing environment details, ships, UI design, promo art, and collaborating with development and publishing teams. The Art Director will also be responsible for the concept of new directions and features needed to develop the project.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of Art Lead/Director experience in game industry.
  • Outstanding art portfolio required.
  • Classical art training.
  • Competence in modern game production technologies.
  • Ability to work in 2D and 3D graphics packages.
  • Creative mindset, mentor, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate feedback and vision.
  • Fluent English required.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of modern UI creation principles.
  • Knowledge of game platforms.
  • Understanding of the game development process and market.
  • Passion for games.
  • Russian language skills.
Perks:
  • Annual leave of 20 working days.
  • Additional paid time off.
  • 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.

Job Details

Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for an Art Director to join its top AAA project, World of Warships (PC and Console).

Art director's role combines both vision and management responsibilities. Drive the team of highly professional artists and designers, and create and conduct your art vision of the game to millions of players around the globe. In this position, you will be able to define the look and feel of every game feature for World of Warships on PC and console platforms.

World of Warships game is a free-to-play naval action MMO that puts players in command of some of the most iconic ships in history. From agile destroyers to mighty battleships, players can choose from a variety of classes and nations as they battle it out on the high seas.

We’re really happy to consider candidates worldwide and help with relocation to join our core team in Belgrade.

Apply and join us in building the future of World of Warships!

What will you do?

  • Searching for and implementing in the production process of artistic and technological solutions to improve the visual quality of the project

  • Maintaining and improving the visual quality of the project and its components

  • Control of the visual level of the project, and its components

  • Responsibility for the visual style of the product collaborations and events: environment details and ships, UI design, promo art, and other

  • Development of the concept of new directions and features needed to develop the project

  • Communicating the artistic concept to the creative team

  • Work closely with the development and publishing teams

What are we looking for?

  • 3+ years of experience as an Art Lead or Art Director in the game industry on PC or console projects (a list of released projects and an outstanding art portfolio is a must)

  • Classical art training background

  • Competence in the field of modern game production technologies

  • Ability to work in 2D, 3D graphics packages

  • Creative mindset, mentor, and leadership skills

  • Ability to clearly communicate feedback and vision

  • Fluent English

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Knowledge of modern principles of UI creation

  • Knowledge of game platforms

  • Understanding of the game development process and market

  • Passion for games

  • Russian language

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

About Wargaming 

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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About The Company

Wargaming is a company with a rich history and a bright future. Founded in 1998, we have grown from a small team of passionate gamers into a global leader in the gaming industry. Our focus has always been on creating immersive and engaging experiences for our players, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.


But our success is not just limited to our games. We are also committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. We have established a number of initiatives to support education, technology, and the arts, and we are always looking for new ways to make a difference.


So if you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a real impact in the gaming industry, Wargaming is the place for you. Join us, and be a part of something truly special. 

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