company_logo

Full Time Job

Associate Artist-Cinematics

Netherrealm Studios

Chicago, IL 12-12-2025
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary)

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.
The Job
The Cinematics Associate Artist is responsible for supporting the Cinematics team members across any discipline in finalizing cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine.
The Daily
• Operate scene rendering tools, and wrangle render job requests across all art disciplines
• Assist in Cinematic setup and implementation across multiple features in Unreal Engine 5
• Help troubleshoot cinematic content issues
• Assist team members in testing content in engine and on console
The Essentials
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Some amount of formal art education such as BFA/BS from accredited art or design school or equivalent level of experience required.
• Familiarity with at least one industry standard 3D package required (Maya, Motion Builder, Unreal Engine, etc.)
• Ability to take direction well
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to learn new tools quickly
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
The Nice to Haves
• Experience with Cinematography
• Experience with Motion Builder
• QA Experience

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $43,680.00 - $81,120.00 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 sick time and vacation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-yj794q-216-73-216-189-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $43,680 to $81,120 Per Year ($ USD)