Senior Artist, Characters

Job Description

WarnerMedia showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. WarnerMedia is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of media. We create rewarding opportunities across our entire family of brands, while championing a spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join WarnerMedia as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment 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.

NetherRealm Studios is looking for a Senior Artist to join the Character team.

The Daily
• Create 3D characters assets for a video game based on direction from the project Art Director, Concept Artist and Art Leads.
• Provide art outsource feedback and spec, through video or written tasking/feedback, demos, and remote calls
• Mentor your fellow character art-focused development team members to help enhance the team's skills and overall quality of studio products.
• Research, develop and recommend pipeline, and best practices in the creation of high-quality characters, and create documentation and training
• Work with other artists in multiple sub-disciplines

The Essentials
• Knowledge of anatomy with strong understanding of form, shape language, color & design
• Strong proficiency in 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Photoshop , Substance Suite and Unreal Engine
• Able to prep characters in Maya for animation
• Understands game technology and pipeline required for creating characters
• Excellent texturing skills in Substance Painter with a PBR workflow
• Manage own time and deliver assets within production deadlines

The Nice to Haves
• 6+ years of industry experience and at least 2 shipped titles
• Any Technical Art skill is a plus, Shader creation, Rigging, Tool creation.
• Passionate about creating games & playing them

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbep16-3-129-45-92-42 in your application.