Art Director (World of Tanks Console)

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.

Studio Development Director

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Onsite
• This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support.

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