Lead Level Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Level Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Wargaming seeks a Lead Level Artist for its AAA title, World of Tanks. The role involves creating game locations, leading a team of artists, and collaborating with industry professionals to ensure visual consistency. Responsibilities include filling locations with content, arranging objects, setting up lighting, creating natural assets, participating in tool development, and mentoring junior artists. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of game industry experience as a Level Artist, team leadership experience, strong artistic skills, and knowledge of composition, light theory, and color science. Fluency in English is required.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Level Artist
  • Team leadership or mentoring experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong artistic skills
  • Knowledge of composition, light, color theory
  • Intermediate English or higher
Good to have:
  • Photogrammetry process understanding
  • Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer skills
  • SpeedTree, Houdini, World Machine skills
  • Art education
Perks:
  • 21 days annual leave
  • Additional paid time off (Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
  • Sick Leave
  • Maternity Leave
  • Career development and education opportunities
  • English Language courses
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking
  • Free drinks-equipped kitchen
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Onsite canteen
  • Company events, Social Clubs
  • Seniority Awards
  • 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.

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 Nicosia include:

  • 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) 
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) 
  • Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
  • Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking close to the Nicosia offices, based on availability
  • Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
  • Personal Gaming Account 
  • Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
  • Company events, Social Clubs
  • 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.

 

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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