Wargaming is looking for an Art Director to join the team that works on our new multiplayer mobile shooter with a third-person view on Unreal and using its AbilitySystem.
Our game is built on a Game As A Service model, to deliver content to our community for years to come and use some elements of MOBA gameplay.
What will you do?
- Develop the visual style, design, and overall look of our game
- Be responsible for the creation of engaging game characters, assets, and environments
- Define visual and art standards/systems and ensure all creative material is consistent and supports the creative and game direction
- Take responsibility for all visual aesthetics of our games including concept art, character design, models, environments, animations, UI, cinematics, and more
- Collaborate with the production leaders when establishing the look, feel, design, color, and mood of our games
- Be accountable for marketing/publishing art content created by Ad Creative teams
- Investigate new art technologies which can aid in our efforts to create the most beautiful games possible
- Grow and manage teams of 2D artists, 3D artists, Animators, and Tech Artists
- Actively conduct art reviews, manage the approval and sign off processes for art assets
- Research and explore best practices in art; lead the development of standards, pipelines, processes, and feedback mechanisms
- Establish a collaborative art culture that engages talent and maximizes team potential
- Lead inter-department communications as they relate to art
- Supervise art outsourcing teams
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years working experience as an Art Director (AAA or live mobile games)
- Experience managing teams of 2D artists, 3D artists, Animators, and Tech artists
- Ability the grow and mentor art leaders
- Capability to independently create concept sketches and final renderings
- 2D art skills a must
- Expertise with Adobe Photoshop
- English language skills and comprehension
- Appreciation and understanding of User Interface design
- Knowledge of the Unreal game development platform
- Openness to both internal and external feedback
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Experience with JIRA, Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project
- Experience running mobile game development projects
- Experience working with highly distributed development and support teams
- Experience with shooter genre games
- Experience with new IP development and ideation
- Bilingual and/or interest to learn basic Russian