Cinematic Artist (World of Tanks: HEAT)

Cinematic Artist – World of Tanks: HEAT

About the role

Wargaming is looking for a Cinematic Artist to join the team working on World of Tanks: HEAT.

This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role focused on producing real-time cinematics, trailers and in-game cutscenes. You will contribute across different stages of production, helping transform early ideas and rough layouts into polished cinematic sequences inside a real-time game engine.

The position is suited to an artist with strong visual fundamentals, an interest in storytelling and a willingness to work across areas such as camera animation, scene composition, lighting, environment dressing and basic animation.

You are not expected to be an expert in every cinematic discipline. Versatility, artistic potential, curiosity and the ability to learn are more important than deep specialisation in one area.

What you’ll be doing

• Create cinematic layouts and establish shots inside the game engine.

• Help storyboard and visualise cinematic sequences.

• Set up cameras, framing, composition and camera movement.

• Produce basic character and object animations when required.

• Adapt existing animation assets for cinematic scenes.

• Assemble and dress environments for individual shots.

• Set up and adjust lighting to support the atmosphere and storytelling of each sequence.

• Create and integrate simple real-time visual effects.

• Support shot assembly, sequencing and final presentation.

• Develop scenes from early blockouts through to polished in-engine results.

• Review and improve shots based on artistic and creative feedback.

• Troubleshoot visual and technical issues within cinematic scenes.

• Collaborate with the wider cinematic and art-production teams.

The exact responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of each cinematic sequence.

What we’re looking for

• A basic understanding of 3D-production pipelines and real-time workflows.

• An interest in cinematography, visual storytelling and animation.

• An understanding of camera composition, framing and shot construction.

• Basic animation skills and an understanding of timing and movement.

• The ability to work with 3D environments and assemble complete scenes.

• Familiarity with real-time engines and cinematic-production tools.

• A willingness to contribute across multiple artistic disciplines.

• The ability to receive feedback and iterate on your work.

• Strong curiosity, initiative and a willingness to develop new skills.

• Good collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Skills that would be an advantage

• Experience using Unreal Engine.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine Sequencer.

• Basic knowledge of character animation.

• Experience with environment art or level dressing.

• A basic understanding of real-time visual effects.

• Experience creating personal cinematics, short films, game scenes or similar projects.

• An interest in filmmaking, animation, video games and visual storytelling.

Who this role may suit

This position may be a good fit for a versatile 3D artist, junior cinematic artist, game artist or animation generalist who wants to develop experience across multiple stages of real-time cinematic production.

Applicants do not need to be expert animators, VFX artists, environment artists or cinematographers. A broad creative skill set, a strong portfolio and the ability to learn across different areas are likely to be valuable.

Work arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Relocation and immigration support may be available for successful candidates.

Benefits

The Nicosia benefits package includes:

• 21 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.

• Additional personal, birthday, marriage and compassionate leave.

• Enhanced sick-leave and maternity-leave provisions.

• Private healthcare.

• Access to a mental well-being programme.

• Career-development and educational opportunities.

• Company-supported English-language courses, subject to approval.

• Access to an onsite gym and spa.

• A subsidised onsite canteen.

• Free nearby parking, subject to availability.

• Employee discounts, social clubs and company events.

• A personal gaming account.

• Employee-referral and long-service recognition programmes.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an international game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. The company develops and publishes games across major gaming platforms and is known for titles including World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

How to apply

Applicants should apply through Wargaming’s official careers page and submit an up-to-date CV in English.

A portfolio or showreel demonstrating cinematics, animation, camera work, environment art, short films or real-time game scenes is strongly recommended, even though the original listing does not explicitly state that one is mandatory.

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