game artist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reports ToYou will report to the Marketing Director.
What will you do?
- Full-cycle development of promo materials in various techniques (primarily matte painting): battle scenes, backgrounds for loading screens, illustrations in comic style, object visualization with post-processing, etc
- Planning team workflow (estimations, deadlines) and forecasting results
- Analyzing art, identifying its strengths and weaknesses, and providing constructive feedback in a clear and concise manner
- Collaborating with a team of designers to create necessary artistic materials
What are we looking for?
- Proficiency in freehand drawing in Adobe Photoshop using a graphics tablet
- Confident knowledge of composition, color, and light, with the ability to apply them in practice
- Experience in the gaming industry in a similar position
- The ability to analyze art, identify its strengths and weaknesses, and provide constructive feedback in a clear and concise manner
- The ability to plan team workflow and forecast results
- Strong Photoshop skills and experience in creating photorealistic digital images using matte painting techniques
- Proficient use of and experience with any of the listed 3D software (Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, UE4) for creating and rendering 3D scenes
- A portfolio showcasing professional experience in creating full-fledged art
- The ability to work in a given art style
- Check out this portfolio https://www.artstation.com/yura of one of our talented colleagues for a reference
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Artistic education
- Passion for video games
- Experience in forming and developing a team
Benefits:
- Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. To learn more about our studio in Guildford and local benefits, please follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
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.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Video Game Publishing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for game artist roles across Wargaming's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Video Game Publishing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £52,656 - £50,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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