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Lead Level Artist (World of Tanks)
Wargaming
Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 & Compensation
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Prague include:
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
- Additional paid time off
- Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Language courses (English, 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
Application Process
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.
