Associate Cinematics Facial Animator (Temporary)
About The Position
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. 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 Artist is responsible for assisting the Cinematics Team Animators on tasks relating to the facial animation pipeline. They will be managing and testing facial animation in-game and learning to tweak in-house and outsourced animation using Maya to obtain a higher quality.
Requirements
- Previous internship or related position a plus
- Some amount of formal animation education such as BFA\BS from accredited art or design school or equivalent level of experience required. Applicants must have either graduated from or be enrolled in such a program.
- Familiarity animating with at least one Industry Standard 3D package required (Maya, MotionBuilder,etc.)
- Familiarity in facial/body animation.
- Familiarity with Photoshop, Premier, etc.
- Ability to take direction well
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to learn new tools quickly
- Highly organized.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks at once
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and able to spot small mistakes quickly
- Familiar with the Unreal Engine
Nice To Haves
- Experience with scripting
- Familiar with the Metahuman Facial Animation Pipeline
Responsibilities
- Validate facial animation works and looks correct in the game
- Assemble delivered facial animation into game ready packages
- Produce facial animation, or edit facial performance data
- Tweak delivered facial animation to achieve higher shippable quality
- Participate in team content reviews
- Assist in Motion Capture shoots as needed
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
