<h3><strong><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://wargaming.com/media/ckeditor_uploads/2025/08/26/Banner-SM-648%20x%20211-Version300ppi.png" alt="" width="648"></strong></h3> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Job Overview</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">2D Art Lead</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, you will oversee the strategic direction, operational execution, and continuous evolution of our 2D art department. Working closely with Art Directors, Executive Producers, 2D and cross-functional Discipline Leads, you will ensure our art pipelines are robust, innovative, and capable of consistently delivering AAA-quality assets. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role requires an innovative mind capable of driving change management, optimizing processes, and integrating cutting-edge technologies and approaches into our workflows. As a 2D Art Manager, you will be managing and empowering 2D Artists at all levels, aligning diverse stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless execution of the artistic vision. If you have a passion for blending high-level creative direction with modern production methodologies, and can guide a team smoothly through technological shifts while maintaining a healthy, motivated environment, this role is for you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <h3><strong>Reports to</strong></h3> <p>Art Department Manager</p> <h3><strong>What will you do?</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead & Develop:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing 2D art team (including Supervisors and Experts), focusing on their long-term career development, performance management, and day-to-day empowerment.</span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW115278277 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW115278277 BCX0"><strong>Optimize Processes</strong>:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW115278277 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW115278277 BCX0"> Define, implement, and constantly optimize 2D art production pipelines. Foresee production bottlenecks, scale workflows, and increase efficiency without compromising AAA quality.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW115278277 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0"><strong>Champion Change & Innovation</strong>:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0"> Act as a change agent by driving the adoption of new technologies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0">specifically AI tools and automated workflows. Guide the team through transitions smoothly, securing buy-in and mitigating </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0">risks</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0">.</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0"><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong>:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0"> Maintain a close, strategic working relationship with Art Directors, Producers, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0">Art Owners Project Managers</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0">, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0">other cross-functional</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258133667 BCX0"> stakeholders. Effectively manage expectations, align cross-functional teams, and translate project goals into actionable art strategies. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW258133667 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW70578748 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70578748 BCX0"><strong>Resource & Capacity Planning</strong>:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW70578748 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70578748 BCX0"> Distribute team tasks at a macro level, manage capacity planning, schedule feature production, and maintain high-level planning foresight across the project lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW239742941 BCX0"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW258133667 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW70578748 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW105320320 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105320320 BCX0"><strong>