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

Job Overview

We are looking for a Art Manager/Lead Art Owner to manage a team of 14 Art Owners supporting World of Tanks game production. This role combines people management, resource planning, production coordination, and process improvement to ensure the Art Owner's team operates effectively and the art pipeline runs smoothly.

Art Manager/Lead Art Owner will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders - Art Direction, Art Management, Production, Project Management, and Design. Art Manager/Lead Art Owner 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?

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 Art Owner's team

Improve task handoff, delivery flow, and coordination across the Art Owner's function

Help Art Owner's 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 Art Owner's-related processes, workflows, and best practices

Drive innovation through smarter ways of working, including AI-enabled tools and automation where relevant

Lead a team of Art Owners

Conduct regular 1:1s, provide feedback, and manage performance through quarterly/annual goals and regular reviews

Monitor Art Owner's workload and utilization , balancing scope and capacity across the team

Coach and mentor the team in terms of their long-term skills development

What are we looking for?

3+ years of experience leading or managing teams of at least 6 people 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

Previous hands-on experience in 2D, 3D, or another relevant art discipline

Solid understanding of art production pipelines and delivery workflows

Experience improving processes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Strong communication , stakeholder management, and alignment skills

English 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

Full-time employment

Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Poland at the time of application

This role is also open in our offices in Nicosia, Belgrade, and Vilnius

Type of Contract and Salary

Employment Contract (umowa o prace)

The salary range for this role is 20000-37000 PLN gross monthly ( The final salary within the range will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and performance during the interview. Please note that this salary range applies to Poland; for other locations, it might be different.)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Warsaw include:

Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave) on top of the statutory minimum

Sick Leave 100% Compensation (10 days per calendar year)

Career development and education opportunities within the company

Premium Private Health Care

Mental well-being program (iFeel)

Multisport card

Personal Gaming Account

Company events

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.

About Wargaming

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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