Lead Level Artist (World of Tanks)

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead Level Artist for World of Tanks at Wargaming. Responsibilities include leading a team of artists, ensuring visual consistency, creating game locations, collaborating with other artists and designers, managing environment details (objects, lighting, vegetation), participating in tool development, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires strong artistic skills, experience in level design, and excellent communication. Performance optimization and bug fixing are also part of the responsibilities.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience as Level Artist
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Strong artistic skills & communication
  • Knowledge of composition, lighting, color
  • Game location creation expertise
Good to have:
  • Photogrammetry experience
  • Proficiency in Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Suite, SpeedTree, Houdini, World Machine
  • Art education
Perks:
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 10 personal days
  • Career development opportunities
  • Language courses
  • Meal card contribution
  • Public transportation allowance
  • Premium healthcare
  • Mental well-being program
  • Multisport
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal gaming account
  • Office snacks
  • Company events
  • 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 around 12 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 Prague include:

  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
  • Up to 10 Personal Days per calendar year
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Language courses (English, Russian, Czech) fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval.
  • Meal card contribution
  • Public transportation allowance
  • Premium private healthcare
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Multisport Employee 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  
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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