Warner Bros. Discovery Hiring for Associate Artist, Environment (Remote) at Boston, Massachusetts Full Time

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

WB Games San Diego:

WB Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

The Position:

WBG SD is looking for an Associate Environment Artist to work with the lead environment artist, creative director, engineering, design, and art teams to bring their worlds to life. Leverage your technical expertise and passion for high quality art in this exciting ground floor opportunity.

• Create high quality 3D environment assets including props, vegetation, structures and more that align stylistically with the game’s aesthetic

• Create tileable textures that be used across a wide range of assets

• Ensure that created assets meet technical and performance requirements while maintaining visual excellence

• Work closely with vision holders to understand and execute the artistic vision for the game

• Utilize industry-standard software like Substance Painter/Designer, Zbrush, Maya, and others to model, texture, and optimize assets for the Unreal Engine

• Have an inherent drive for learning new skills to increase the quality and efficiency of your art

• Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews

Requirements:

• A degree in Game Art or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory. An outstanding portfolio that displays an extensive understanding of how to generate assets for a real time 3D engine is the most important factor

• Must have a portfolio that shows not only artistic skill but also the ability to follow technical guidelines like proper UVs, appropriate polygonal density, and textures that are consistent with a PBR Engine

• Relevant 2D and 3D experience – Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, etc.

• Experience creating high polygon meshes whose detail is then baked down to final lower polygonal in-game meshes

• Must be able to create textures that follow a Physically Based Rendering metallic/roughness material workflow

• Must be detail oriented and put in the effort to accurately follow the prescribed guidelines for environment assets

• Some experience implementing assets in game engines (Unreal a plus)

• Strong understanding of composition, materials, color, form, and lighting

• Clear, concise and transparent communicator – both written and verbal

• Be a self-motivated team-player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Must be comfortable asking for help when needed

• Must be able to take constructive criticism in a positive manner and use it to improve the quality of your work

• Proven time management skills with the ability to be self-sufficient and execute in a timely manner

• Traditional art skills and a passion for video games is a plus!

Must have portfolio link on resume

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How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $63,000.00 – $117,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].