Senior Concept Artist Generalist | Wargaming, Cyprus

Wargaming is thrilled to announce a strategic expansion of our flagship franchise. We are looking for a Senior Concept Artist Generalist to join our elite development hub in Nicosia. This is your chance to enter on the ground floor of World of Tanks: HEAT, a groundbreaking AAA title that reimagines tactical armored combat through a lens of high-fidelity, hero-driven gameplay.

Reporting directly to the Art Director, you will serve as the visual architect for the game’s atmosphere. We aren’t just looking for someone who can paint a pretty picture; we need a world-builder—someone who can translate abstract gameplay mechanics into tangible, immersive environments and props that tell a story before a single shot is fired.

Concept Artist Job Overview

Core Responsibilities

1. High-Impact Environment Design

Your primary focus will be the creation of sprawling, atmospheric exterior environments. You will design maps that balance tactical readability with aesthetic beauty. This includes:

• Developing color scripts and lighting keys to establish the mood of different combat zones.
• Creating detailed “paint-overs” of greybox levels to guide the 3D Environment Team.
• Ensuring the architecture and natural elements feel grounded in the HEAT alternate-history lore.

2. Prop & Interactive Object Design

Every object in the game world should serve a purpose. You will design:

• Tactical Props: Interactive elements that players use for cover or traversal.
• Hero Assets: High-detail objects that anchor a location’s narrative (e.g., experimental tech, abandoned military installations).
• Technical Callouts: Providing clean, orthographic views for 3D modelers to ensure technical accuracy.

3. Narrative & Marketing Visualization

As a Senior Generalist, your work extends beyond the game engine:

• Storyboarding: Visualizing key narrative sequences and cutscenes to align the animation and cinematic teams.
• Marketing Key Art: Producing high-end promotional imagery and visual assets for trailers to capture the public’s imagination.
• UI/UX Collaboration: Designing background elements and icons that provide a seamless, thematic user experience.

4. Iteration & Mentorship

• Artistic Leadership: Help define the visual “North Star” for the project.
• Feedback Loop: Proactively iterate on designs based on feedback from the Art Director and Technical Artists to ensure assets are both beautiful and functional.
• Cross-Disciplinary Synergy: Working with Level Designers to ensure that “cool concepts” don’t break “good gameplay.”

Candidate Profile: What We Are Looking For

Essential Experience

• Industry Veteran: 5+ years of experience in a concept art role within the gaming industry, preferably with at least one shipped AAA title.

• Digital Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent digital painting suites.

• Foundational Art Skills: A deep understanding of perspective, lighting, anatomy, and color theory.

• Conceptual Agility: The ability to pivot between different styles—from gritty realism to stylized “near-future” aesthetics—depending on the project’s needs.

Technical & Soft Skills

• 3D for 2D: Experience using Maya, Blender, or ZBrush to create block-outs. We value artists who use 3D tools to solve perspective and lighting problems efficiently.

• Engine Awareness: A basic understanding of how Unreal Engine or similar tools handle lighting and assets.

• Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication skills in English; you must be able to explain the “why” behind your artistic choices.

Life at Wargaming Nicosia

Our Cyprus headquarters is a multicultural melting pot of talent from over 40 countries. We provide an environment where you can do the best work of your career while enjoying a Mediterranean lifestyle.

Premium Benefits & Wellness

• Health & Balance: 21–25 days of annual leave, plus “Personal Days,” Birthday Leave, and Marriage Leave.

• Medical: Comprehensive Private Health Care and the iFeel mental health support program.

• Onsite Perks: Access to a private gym, spa facilities, and a subsidized canteen serving high-quality local and international cuisine.

• Financial Perks: Special benefits through Eurobank and various local employee discounts at restaurants and bars.

Professional Development

• Personal Gaming Account: Get fully loaded access to our live games.

• Education: Fully covered English courses and continuous learning opportunities to master new software and techniques.

• Relocation: We offer a “soft landing” package including flight tickets, shipping, and dedicated immigration experts to handle all paperwork for you and your family.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a portfolio that showcases the process, not just the final result. We want to see your sketches, your 3D block-outs, and how you solve visual problems.

Note: Please submit your CV and Portfolio in English.

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