<h3><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://wargaming.com/media/ckeditor_uploads/2025/08/26/Banner-SM-648%20x%20211-Version300ppi.png" alt="" width="648"></h3> <h3>Job Overview</h3> We are looking for a&nbsp;Art Manager/Lead Art Owner&nbsp;to manage a team of 14 Art Owners supporting&nbsp;World of Tanks&nbsp;game production. This role combines people management, resource planning, production coordination, and process improvement to ensure the&nbsp;Art Owner's&nbsp;team operates effectively and the art pipeline runs smoothly.&nbsp; 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. <h3>Reports to</h3> Art Department Manager <h3>What will you do?</h3> <ul> <li> Partner with production and art leadership on resource planning and proactively address bandwidth or staffing risks </li> <li> Ensure clear priorities, ownership, and escalation paths for the Art Owner's team </li> <li> Improve task handoff, delivery flow, and coordination across the Art Owner's function </li> <li> Help Art Owner's team to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;and remove bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth art production delivery </li> <li> Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders - Producers, Art Directors, Art Managers, Project Managers, and Design </li> <li> Strengthen stakeholder alignment, team collaboration, and communication transparency </li> <li> Review and improve Art Owner's-related processes, workflows, and best practices </li> <li> Drive innovation through smarter ways of working, including AI-enabled tools and automation where relevant </li> <li> Lead a team of Art Owners </li> <li> Conduct regular 1:1s, provide feedback, and manage performance through quarterly/annual goals and regular reviews </li> <li> Monitor Art Owner's workload and&nbsp;utilization,&nbsp;balancing&nbsp;scope&nbsp;and capacity across the team </li> <li> Coach and mentor the team in terms of their long-term skills development </li> </ul> <h3>What are we looking for?</h3> <ul> <li> 3+ years of experience leading or managing teams of at least 6 people in game development, ideally in a AAA environment </li> <li> Strong&nbsp;people&nbsp;management skills, including coaching, feedback, and performance reviews </li> <li> Experience in resource management, workload balancing, and production planning </li> <li> Proven ability to work closely with art teams and cross-functional stakeholders </li> <li>Previous hands-on experience in 2D, 3D, or another relevant art discipline</li> <li> Solid understanding of art production pipelines and delivery workflows </li> <li> Experience improving processes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments </li> <li> Strong communication, stakeholder management, and alignment skills </li> <li> English skills (B2+), written and spoken </li> </ul> <h3>What additional skills will help you stand out?</h3> <ul> <li> Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and/or workflow innovation in game production </li> </ul> <h3>Work mode</h3> <ul> <li> Full-time employment </li> <li> Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office) </li> <li> Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Poland at the time of application </li> <li> This role is also open in our offices in Nicosia, Belgrade, and Vilnius </li> </ul> <h3>Type of Contract and Salary</h3> <ul> <li> Employment Contract (umowa o prace) </li> <li> 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.) </li> </ul> <h3>Benefits</h3> Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Warsaw include: <ul> <li> Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave) on top of the statutory minimum </li> <li> Sick Leave 100% Compensation (10 days per calendar year) </li> <li> Career development and education opportunities within the company </li> <li> Premium Private Health Care&nbsp; </li> <li> Mental well-being program (iFeel) </li> <li> Multisport card </li> <li> Personal Gaming Account&nbsp; </li> <li> Company events </li> <li> Seniority Awards&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> <li> Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> </ul> <h5>Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.</h5><div class="content-conclusion"><h3>About Wargaming&nbsp;</h3> 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. Please see <a href="http://legal.eu.wargaming.net/en/candidate-privacy-policy/">Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy</a> for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.</div>