2D Character Art Lead (World of Warships Franchise)

Job Overview Wargaming Belgrade invites a 2D Character Art Lead to join the team of World of Warships projects in our Serbian office . We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate professional who will be responsible for delivering high-quality character art in line with the artistic vision defined by Art Directors. In this role, you will act as a key expert in character art, influencing visual quality across the team, supporting artists with feedback, and ensuring consistency of delivered assets. While production processes and task management are handled by the team Supervisor, you will play a critical role in reviewing, guiding, and approving character art from both in-house and outsource teams. The 2D Art Team for World of Warships Franchise creates visual assets for in-game, marketing, and corporate use. This is a great opportunity to shape the quality bar of character art, collaborate with a strong team, and elevate the overall visual level of the product. Below you can see several of our characters. For more examples, please refer to the pages of our projects: World of Warships , World of Warships: Legends site , and World of Warships Blitz . Reports to 2D Art Manager What will you do? Create high-quality character art (portraits and concepts) in realistic and semi-realistic styles Own the overall quality of 2D character art across the product Review and approve character art from in-house and outsource teams Provide clear, actionable feedback to artists and influence team output Develop and maintain character art guidelines and quality standards Collaborate closely with Art Directors to ensure alignment with the artistic vision Work alongside the Supervisor, contributing through art expertise (quality evaluation and feedback) Support and mentor team members, helping to grow their artistic level What are we looking for? 3+ years of relevant experience, and at least 1 year of experience giving feedback, mentoring or leading Strong and relevant portfolio in character art with examples of work in realistic and semi‑realistic styles Excellent drawing skills in Adobe Photoshop Deep understanding of human anatomy and art fundamentals (values, proportions, composition, lighting, color, perspective) Proven ability to maintain and guide art style consistency Experience in providing constructive feedback and art review Genuine passion for character art and a strong desire to develop it further Strong communication and collaboration skills Intermediate English (B2) or higher What additional skills will help you stand out? Experience working with outsource teams Knowledge of matte painting techniques Experience with 3D tools (ZBrush, Maya, Blender) Practical knowledge and application of AI tools in art production Work mode Please note that this role requires relocation to Belgrade. The team will provide support with both the relocation process and obtaining a Serbian work visa During the probation period: onsite After the probation period: onsite or hybrid (3 days per week in Belgrade office) What would we like to see in your portfolio? We would like to see a portfolio with a strong focus on Character Art, including character illustrations, character designs, and portraits. We are particularly interested in examples of realistic artwork featuring highly detailed characters 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. 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. Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.