Art Manager/Lead Art Owner (World of Tanks, PC)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Lead Art Owner/Art Producer 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. Lead Art Owner/Art Producer will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders - Art Direction, Art Management, Production, Project Management, and Design. Lead Art Owner/Art Producer will oversee workload, balance scope against capacity, support delivery planning, grow team capability, and drive cross-functional alignment. This role requires a strong understanding of art production, excellent communication skills, and an openness to innovation, including AI-driven workflow improvements.

Reports to

Art Department Manager

What will you do?

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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

What additional skills will help you stand out?

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

Work mode

• Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)
• This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support.

Benefits

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

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.