// Open Role at Wargaming
Wargaming seeks an innovative 2D Art Lead to oversee, mentor, and grow their 2D art department for World of Tanks. This role focuses on optimizing pipelines with cutting-edge AI tools, driving artistic excellence, and managing cross-functional stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.
As a 2D Art Lead, you will oversee the strategic direction, operational execution, and continuous evolution of our 2D art department. Working closely with Art Directors, Executive Producers, 2D and cross-functional Discipline Leads, you will ensure our art pipelines are robust, innovative, and capable of consistently delivering AAA-quality assets.
This role requires an innovative mind capable of driving change management, optimizing processes, and integrating cutting-edge technologies and approaches into our workflows. As a 2D Art Manager, you will be managing and empowering 2D Artists at all levels, aligning diverse stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless execution of the artistic vision. If you have a passion for blending high-level creative direction with modern production methodologies, and can guide a team smoothly through technological shifts while maintaining a healthy, motivated environment, this role is for you.
Art Department Manager
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:
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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Proven track record as an Art Manager, Associate Art Director, or 2D Lead Artist in the AAA game industry, with experience managing other leads or large art teams. Deep understanding of modern generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney) and a forward-thinking approach to ethically and effectively integrating them into concepting and production pipelines. Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to guide teams through organizational/technological shifts, align diverse stakeholders, and resolve complex production challenges. Strong strategic mindset with a proven ability to audit, design, and streamline art pipelines for maximum efficiency. Excellent foundational art knowledge (light, perspective, anatomy, materials) and comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard 2D software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). A highly innovative mind capable of inspiring others, generating new ideas on the go, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex visual and technical goals clearly to both artistic and non-artistic teams. Fluent English skills.