Job Overview

We are looking for a Art Manager/Lead AO to manage a team of 14 Art Owners supporting World of Tanks game production. This role combines people management, resource planning, production coordination, and process improvement to ensure the AO team operates effectively and the art pipeline runs smoothly. 

Art Manager/Lead AO will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders - Art Direction, Art Management, Production, Project Management, and Design. Art Manager/Lead AO will oversee workload, balance scope against capacity, support delivery planning, grow team capability, and drive cross-functional alignment. This role requires a strong understanding of art production, excellent communication skills, and an openness to innovation, including AI-driven workflow improvements.

Reports to

Art Department Manager

What will you do?

• Partner with production and art leadership on resource planning and proactively address bandwidth or staffing risks

• Ensure clear priorities, ownership, and escalation paths for the AO team

• Improve task handoff, delivery flow, and coordination across the AO function

• Help AO team to identify and remove bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth art production delivery

• Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders - Producers, Art Directors, Art Managers, Project Managers, and Design

• Strengthen stakeholder alignment, team collaboration, and communication transparency

• Review and improve AO-related processes, workflows, and best practices

• Drive innovation through smarter ways of working, including AI-enabled tools and automation where relevant

• Lead a team of Art Owners

• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide feedback, and manage performance through quarterly/annual goals and regular reviews

• Monitor AO workload and utilization, balancing scope and capacity across the team

• Coach and mentor the team in terms of their long-term skills development

What are we looking for?

• Experience leading or managing a team of at least 6 people in game development, ideally in a AAA environment

• Strong people management skills, including coaching, feedback, and performance reviews

• Experience in resource management, workload balancing, and production planning

• Proven ability to work closely with art teams and cross-functional stakeholders

• Solid understanding of art production pipelines and delivery workflows

• Experience improving processes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Previous hands-on experience in 2D, 3D, or another relevant art discipline in any discipline

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and alignment skills

• Fluent Russian and English skills (B2+), written and spoken

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and/or workflow innovation in game production. 

Work mode

• This role is open in our offices in Nicosia, Belgrade, and Vilnius

• Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)

• This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) 

• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) 

• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)

• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)

• Career development and education opportunities within the company

• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval

• Private Health Care

• Mental well-being program (iFeel)

• Onsite gym and spa

• Free parking close to the Nicosia offices, based on availability

• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building

• Eurobank benefits (if applicable)

• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)

• Personal Gaming Account 

• Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks

• Company events, Social Clubs

• 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.