Art Manager (World of Tanks: HEAT) at Wargaming

Nicosia, Cyprus, Cyprus -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Production Management, Team Collaboration, Process Optimization, 3D Art, 2D Art, Visual Effects, Sound Effects, Leadership, Mentoring, Communication, Kanban Methodology, Roadmap Creation, Art Content Creation, Planning Meetings, Remote Team Management, Console Development

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Art Delivery Manager to join our team working on WoT Heat. As the Art Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for managing art pipelines and teams to ensure our game is visually rich and breathtaking. The ideal candidate is passionate about building effective teams and maintaining a constant focus on process optimization. Reports to Development Director What will you do? Manage art production pipelines for game content through effective processes and team collaboration to deliver a high-quality AAA game on PC and consoles. Plan the delivery of content, including 3D art, 2D art, 3D characters, in-game visual effects, sound effects, and more. Work with the game engine team to improve the tools used daily by the teams. Collaborate with the Art Director to ensure the game achieves best-in-class visuals aligned with the artistic vision. Scale up content production throughput using both internal and external teams. Manage, mentor, and develop the leaders of existing art teams. Ensure all new content meets performance and quality guidelines. Support teams in innovating with modern tools and techniques. Build systems that provide transparency into day-to-day work in progress within the art team, along with realistic planning. What are we looking for? Over 5 years of experience leading production teams in the gaming industry, with a strong focus on PC and console titles. Experience building processes based on Kanban and flow methodologies. Proven track record of developing iterative processes at scale across multiple teams. Hands-on experience managing roadmap creation with an Art Director and executing it with multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of how art content is created in games. Experience facilitating large-scale planning meetings. Willingness to travel regularly for business. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide teams. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. What additional skills will help you stand out? Has a successful record of working with remote distributed teams. Hands-on experience of art content creation. Familiarity with specifics of console development. You love art and know the difference between Picasso and Chagall. 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 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. Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.

Responsibilities

Manage art production pipelines for game content and ensure high-quality AAA game delivery. Collaborate with teams to innovate and improve tools and processes.