We are looking for an Art Director to join Wargaming and be a part of the product team working on World of Tanks Console. The Art Director's role combines high-level creative vision with strategic leadership. You will drive a team of highly professional artists, define the visual identity of the game, and ensure that every feature on console platforms reflects a cohesive and premium look and feel. As a subject matter expert, you will work in close collaboration with game teams to identify, prototype, and implement visual solutions that elevate player experience.
What will you do?
- Provide artistic leadership: Drive the overall vision of the project and ensure all artistic output aligns with the established style;
- Strategic Impact: Collaborate with Creative Directors and Product Managers to define the long-term visual strategy for WoT Console, ensuring art assets directly contribute to player engagement and monetization goals;
- Ensure art production quality and consistency: Maintain high standards across in-house teams and external contractors by establishing clear visual guidelines, review processes, and feedback loops';
- Design and maintain visual stylistics: Create and conduct the art vision of the game features';
- Act as a mentor: Guide team members to foster professional growth, focusing on creative excellence and artistic development';
- Facilitate knowledge transfer: Collaborate with the production team to integrate high-quality visual solutions into the game development pipeline.
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years of experience as an Art Lead or Art Director in the game industry (a portfolio demonstrating released projects is a must);
- Expertise in directing key art disciplines: art: concepts, environments, characters, vehicles, lighting, UI/UX, VFX, animation;
- Proven ability to design and maintain visual stylistics across a variety of artistic directions;
- Strong sense of scene composition, color, and lighting, with a deep understanding of how visuals impact gameplay;
- Solid understanding of game development principles and modern pipelines;
- Professional proficiency in English.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Experience in UI/UX direction;
- Proven track record in managing and leading diverse art teams;
- Basic understanding of programming/scripting to bridge the gap between art and tech.
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;
- Relocation & immigration support.
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