Lead Art Owner/Art Producer (World of Tanks PC)

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead Art Owner/Art Producer (World of Tanks PC) to manage a team of Art Owners supporting World of Tanks game production. This role combines people management, resource planning, production coordination, and process improvement to ensure the AO team operates effectively and the art pipeline runs smoothly. The Lead Art Owner/Art Producer will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders - Art Direction, Art Management, Production, Project Management, and Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Art Owners
• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide feedback, and manage performance through quarterly/annual goals and regular reviews.
• Monitor AO workload and utilization, balancing scope and capacity across the team.
• Coach and mentor the team in terms of their long-term skills development.
• Partner with production and art leadership on resource planning and proactively address bandwidth or staffing risks.
• Ensure clear priorities, ownership, and escalation paths for the AO team.
• Improve task handoff, delivery flow, and coordination across the AO function.
• Help AO team to identify and remove bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth art production delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders - Producers, Art Directors, Art Managers, Project Managers, and Design.
• Strengthen stakeholder alignment, team collaboration, and communication transparency.
• Review and improve AO-related processes, workflows, and best practices.
• Drive innovation through smarter ways of working, including AI-enabled tools and automation where relevant.

Requirements

• Experience leading or managing a team in game development, ideally in a AAA environment.
• Strong people management skills, including coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Experience in resource management, workload balancing, and production planning.
• Proven ability to work closely with art teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of art production pipelines and delivery workflows.
• Experience improving processes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Previous hands-on art background in any discipline.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and alignment skills.
• English skills (B2+), written and spoken
• Russian skills (B2+), written and spoken

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and/or workflow innovation in game production.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: EUR 5670 monthly gross.
• Hybrid work mode: 2-3 days of work from the office.
• Relocation & immigration support.
• Benefits:
  • Additional paid time off
  • Sick Leave Compensation
  • Pregnancy and Childbirth Leave Benefit
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Meal Allowance
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Perks discounts platform (over 450 exclusive discounts)
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

About the Company

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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