Warner Bros. Discovery logo
Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary)
full-timeChicago$43k - $81k

Summary

Location

Chicago

Salary

$43k - $81k

Type

full-time

Explore Jobs

About this role

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 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

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.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Detail Oriented,Organized,Art Education,3D Package,Direction Taking,Problem Solving,Learning Tools,Self-Motivated

About Warner Bros. Discovery

WARNER BROS. is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A WarnerMedia Company, the fully integrated, broad-based Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting. The company’s vast library, one of the most prestigious and valuable in the world, consists of more than 61,000 hours of programming, including nearly 6,500 feature films and 3,000 television programs comprised of tens of thousands of individual episodes.

Warner Bros. has employees in over 30 countries. The company is headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios lot, 142 acres in Burbank, California, which is considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world and is also home to 35 soundstages (including one of the world’s tallest stages, which has an in-ground tank capable of holding more than two million gallons of water). Warner Bros. Studio Facilities also manages the company’s studio in the U.K., Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, which is a 160-acre production facility that has been the production site of many highly acclaimed Warner Bros. movies including the eight Harry Potter films.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Entertainment Providers

What you'll do

  • The Cinematics Associate Artist supports the Cinematics team in finalizing cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include operating scene rendering tools, assisting in cinematic setup, troubleshooting content issues, and testing content in engine and on console.

Ready to join Warner Bros. Discovery?

Take the next step in your career journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Warner Bros. Discovery pay for a Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary)?

Warner Bros. Discovery offers a competitive compensation package for the Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) role. The salary range is USD 44k - 81k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) do at Warner Bros. Discovery?

As a Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) at Warner Bros. Discovery, you will: the Cinematics Associate Artist supports the Cinematics team in finalizing cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include operating scene rendering tools, assisting in cinematic setup, troubleshooting content issues, and testing content in engine and on console..

Why join Warner Bros. Discovery as a Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary)?

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading Entertainment Providers company. The Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) position at Warner Bros. Discovery remote?

The Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) position at Warner Bros. Discovery is based in Chicago, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) position at Warner Bros. Discovery?

You can apply for the Associate Artist-Cinematics (Temporary) position at Warner Bros. Discovery directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Warner Bros. Discovery on their website.