Lead Level Artist

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Level Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Wargaming is seeking a Lead Level Artist for its AAA project, World of Tanks, a vehicle action game with a large player base. The role involves creating game locations, leading a team of artists, and collaborating with industry professionals. Responsibilities include ensuring visual consistency, filling locations with content, setting up lighting, creating natural objects, participating in new tool development, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a Level Artist, team leadership experience, strong artistic skills, knowledge of composition, light theory, color science, and basic level design principles.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience as Level Artist
  • Experience leading or mentoring artists
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong artistic skills
  • Knowledge of composition, light, color theory
  • Basic gameplay/level design knowledge
  • Intermediate English or higher
Good to have:
  • Photogrammetry experience
  • Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer skills
  • SpeedTree, Houdini, World Machine skills
  • Art education
Perks:
  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave
  • Additional paid time off
  • Career development and education opportunities
  • Home internet reimbursement
  • Gym membership
  • Mental well-being program
  • Language classes
  • Company pension scheme
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Coffee, fruits, and snacks
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Monthly public transportation ticket
  • Referral program

Job Details

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.

 

Benefits

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

  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
  • Additional paid time off
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Home internet reimbursement
  • Gym membership through Urban Sports Club - Package M
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Language classes
  • Company pension scheme with a company contribution up to 150 EUR per month
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards 
  • Monthly public transportation ticket
  • 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.

 

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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