Lead Game Designer (World Of Tanks Console)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to work on World of Tanks Console. Your main objective will be to create new game modes and features, thereby influencing the development of World of Tanks Console.

What will you do?

• Deliver on the game vision as set by the Creative Director and Product Director;
• Work with design leadership to help form the vision for areas of the game, and ensure that designs follow the product vision;
• Distribute work to the design team, evaluate the quality of the deliverables and provide constructive feedback for improvement. Mentoring them as they develop their skills;
• Be a member of the leadership team and guide team culture to build a highly engaged team;
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve high quality within constraints;
• Investigate and analyze to validate ideas and opportunities;
• Aspire to create new game systems that can push the product further;
• Stay up to date with design industry trends.

What are we looking for?

• 4+ years of experience as a game designer;

• Experience mentoring other designers and providing insightful feedback on design efforts;

• Managerial experience;

• Experience working on F2P games or other similar live games/games-as-a-service;

• Being an active player of console games;

• Strong knowledge of retention, engagement, and monetization, and how to design across different genres to target players;

• Sense of ownership and responsibility;

• Flexibility and curiosity for a wide range of design spaces;

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience lead positions as a game designer;

• Having handled live operations and post-launch updates for at least one title;

• English language knowledge;

• Participation as a speaker in conferences and educational programs.

Work mode

• 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 Belgrade include:

• Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits  
• Premium Private Health Insurance
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English clubs and platform for learning languages
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Commuting allowance
• Company events
• FitPass membership
• Discounts for employees
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• 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.

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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