Art Owner (World of Tanks:HEAT)

Job Overview

We’re excited to launch a groundbreaking AAA game project and are looking for passionate, creative individuals to join our talented team. Our studio fosters a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions will have a direct impact on the game’s success.

Our team is a mix of industry veterans and fresh talent, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what games can be. If you thrive in a dynamic atmosphere and are eager to shape an exciting AAA title from the ground up, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating something truly special in the gaming world. Your next big opportunity awaits!

Reports to

Art Manager

What will you do?

1. Accountability for the Map production:

• Analyse the map before production phase to optimise delivery time.
• Ensure the map aligns with the initial mood and atmosphere defined in the sketches during concept phase.
• Develop and enhance the map, improving its quality through an iterative process and bringing it to a final state.
• Work closely with Level Design team during design phase to achieve a minimal level of rework during later stages of production. Continue to work with Level Design during production phase fixing the most critical problems but avoiding scope creep.
• Be responsible for setting up map production space according to guides and ensuring that the team follows the best practices defined by art, tech art, and technical teams.
• Collaborate with Narrative design team to implement the game narrative on the map and add branding.
• Work with Art Manager to create a schedule for regular iterations for timely map delivery.

3. Hands-On Work as a Level Artist and Team Management:

• Lead a team of Level Artists and a Lead Environment Artist, provide regular feedback.
• Work directly on the map production as a lead level artist.
• Organize, plan and delegate tasks to the team of level artists, tracking progress and meeting deadlines. Provide timely feedback.
• Monitor the consistency and quality of all map areas, ensuring the proper development of all areas.
• Collaborate with environment artists to maintain overall quality and art direction for map objects. Plan the work of environment art team together with the Lead Env Artist. Support content reuse.
• Participate in gray-box geometry production with the Lead Env Artist and help with requirements definition by writing descriptions and providing references.
• Support the professional growth and development of level and environment artists.
• Ensure the map adheres to established quality standards and is consistently polished throughout. Create a Definition of Done for all production stages. Monitor map budgets (GPU memory, CPU usage, entity count, particles, light sources, etc.).
• Deliver regular updates to the mainline for playtests.
• Avoid unnecessary expenditure of resources or effort on non-priority elements.
• Meet the agreed schedule, and communicate risks and changes to stakeholders.

5. Collaboration with the Art Director:

• Ensure that the concept is agreed upon and communicated to the team.
• Conduct weekly sync meetings with the art director to gather feedback.
• Create a feedback loop to collect feedback from the Art Director and the community, update the map accordingly to fix the issues, and share results.

7. Collaboration with Other Art Owners:

• Ensure a unified approach and consistent quality standards across all maps.
• Share content, collectively oversee processes of map production and improve them with other Art Owners.

9. Research and Development with the Engine Team:

• Undertake research tasks, such as exploring new technologies (e.g., improving shaders, and process optimization).
• Collaborate with the engine team to address technical needs (shaders, lighting, optimization).
• Share knowledge within the Art Team on how to use the best practices

11. Outsourcing Management:

• Ensure the quality of assets created by outsourcing teams and manage their integration into the project.
• If outsourcing is required, onboard and manage external teams effectively. This will require close work with an outsourcing manager.

13. Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain a progress board where the weekly status of the map is tracked, and feedback is documented.
• Create and manage documentation and references to monitor the map’s development.
• Use project management tools for task management during the map production (Jira, AHA, Confluence)

What are we looking for?

• Experience in the game industry as a Level Artist for at least 4 years. Preferably in Lead or Principal positions.
• Knowledge of the basics of composition, aerial perspective, theory of light, colour science.
• Good modelling and texturing skills.
• Strong knowledge of: Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter (or other similar programs).
• Basic knowledge of gameplay and level design.
• Ability to communicate productively, perceive feedback constructively, ability and desire to work in a team.
• Versatile gaming experience, interest in computer games.
• Initiative, resourcefulness.
• Understanding of game level production processes.
• Understanding of level optimization and asset production methodology.
• Understanding of level lighting.

Work mode

Hybrid (4 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

• Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
• 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