Lesta Games develops game projects in various genres, boldly experimenting with tools and technologies.
More than 2000 talented professionals work in the company's offices in St. Petersburg, Minsk, and Moscow.
We create games that have become a real cultural phenomenon: "World of Tanks", "World of Ships", Tanks Blitz, and we are also working on new promising projects.
We have no intention of stopping – new challenges and millions of players await us.
Ready to create the future of the gaming industry together? Welcome to the team!
We are currently looking for an Art Director to lead the creative team of the R&D department, which is responsible for the design and development of new products.
Responsibilities:
- Development of visual concepts: defining graphic style, color palette, lighting, character and environment design;
- Coordination of the art team: managing concept artists, 3D modelers, animators, UI/UX designers, quality control of their work;
- Cross-functional interaction: close collaboration with game designers (gameplay support), programmers (technical feasibility), sound designers, and production;
- Planning and budgeting: assessing visual style risks, preparing estimates, monitoring deadlines and resources;
- Balancing creativity and constraints: translating creative concepts into feasible artistic tasks, working with engine and platform limitations;
- Content validation: approving mockups, prototypes, graphic assets and animations, making edits based on feedback;
- Trend monitoring: tracking graphic innovations, new tools, and artistic directions.
We expect:
- At least 3 years of experience with similar tasks in the role of Art Director;
- Artistic skills: excellent command of the fundamentals of drawing, composition, color theory, perspective, anatomy;
- Technical competencies: experience with 2D/3D tools (Photoshop, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance) and game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine);
- Understanding of technical limitations: ability to adapt artistic vision to engine capabilities, target platforms, and budget;
- Leadership qualities: developed team management, motivation, constructive feedback, and conflict resolution skills;
- Communication skills: ability to clearly explain artistic decisions and work with feedback;
- Analytical thinking: ability to evaluate trade-offs between performance, quality, and deadlines.
What we offer:
- Work in an accredited IT company.
- Extended voluntary medical insurance policy.
- Compensation for sick leave and days off.
- Gym and showers in the office.
- Sports compensation.
- Meal compensation.
- Gifts for birthdays and on the first day at the company, payments on the day of a wedding and children's birthdays.
- Recreation rooms with board games, consoles, arcade machines/tables.
- Relaxation zones with Yamaguchi massage chairs and top-tier coffee machines.
- From 500 to 1000 units of in-game gold for your account daily.
- Work-life balance: come to the office between 8 AM and 11 AM, leave between 5 PM and 8 PM.
