Job Description
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Wargaming is seeking an experienced Level Art Lead to enhance the development of our globally celebrated MMO, World of Tanks, which captivates over 100 million players worldwide.
In this role, you will lead a team dedicated to designing immersive environments and detailed maps that form the backdrop for dynamic tank battles. You will be instrumental in setting the scene through masterful lighting and mood enhancements, while also weaving visual narratives that resonate with players across the globe.
Success in this position requires a robust background in level art with a keen understanding of shape, form, color, composition, and lighting within game environments. A strong passion for game development and a propensity for collaborative work in a diverse, multicultural setting are essential to thrive in this role.
In addition to contributing to World of Tanks, you will also have the opportunity to work on one of our exciting unannounced titles.
Relocation to Prague is preferred, as most team members you will be collaborating with are based there. However, we are open to considering candidates from other locations, provided they are within reasonable time zones, allowing for effective collaboration.
The Level Art Lead will report to the Lead of Art
- Lead and collaborate with a team of level artists, actively participating in daily hands-on development.
- Create high-quality maps and hangars, ensuring they meet production standards and artistic vision.
- Coordinate with designers and the art director to ensure environments are on budget and align with the project’s quality and creative direction.
- Craft immersive lighting and atmospheric conditions to enhance mood and player experience.
- Manage asset lists and develop initial greyboxes as part of level design.
- Several years of experience as a Senior Level Artist or equivalent in the game industry, including team leadership roles.
- At least one AAA project in your portfolio.
- Strong proficiency in environment setup using texturing, propping, and lighting within leading game development tools like Unreal Engine 4 or CryEngine.
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Strong internal motivation.
- Demonstrable experience in managing art production, making critical art decisions, and providing constructive feedback to teams.
- Team development experience
- Speed or Matte Painting sketching.
- Advanced skills in greyboxing, with a focus on form, color, and lighting in 3D spaces.
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
- Dog-friendly office
- Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
- Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
- Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
- Mental well-being program (iFeel)
- Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Employee discounts
- Personal Gaming Account
- Company events
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program – you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
- Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
- Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
- To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
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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How to Apply
Apply via: https://boards.greenhouse.io/wargamingen/jobs/5947756?gh_jid=5947756