Art Manager/Lead Art Owner
About the role
Art Manager/Lead Art Owner – World of Tanks
Wargaming seeks an experienced Art Manager/Lead Art Owner to lead a team of 14 Art Owners supporting World of Tanks PC production. This role combines people management, resource planning, production coordination, and process improvement to ensure the art pipeline operates smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of 14 Art Owners, conducting regular 1:1s, providing feedback, and managing performance through quarterly/annual goals
Partner with production and art leadership on resource planning and proactively address bandwidth or staffing risks
Monitor team workload and utilization, balancing scope and capacity across the team
Improve task handoffs, delivery flows, and coordination across the Art Owner function
Identify and remove bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth art production delivery
Serve as key point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders including Producers, Art Directors, Project Managers, and Design teams
Review and improve art-related processes, workflows, and best practices
Coach and mentor team members on long-term skills development
Drive innovation through AI-enabled tools and workflow automation
Required Qualifications:
3+ years leading or managing teams of at least 6 people in game development, ideally AAA
Strong people management skills including coaching, feedback, and performance reviews
Experience in resource management, workload balancing, and production planning
Previous hands-on experience in 2D, 3D, or other relevant art disciplines
Solid understanding of art production pipelines and delivery workflows
English proficiency B2+ (written and spoken)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days office-based in Nicosia). Relocation and immigration support available.
