Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
WB
Games Inc. seeks a Senior FX Artist to work
closely with the FX Lead to create
and maintain high quality Special Effects assets for the game. This is an
individual contributor position that designs and creates FX work for assigned
aspects of products with a focus on technical trouble-shooting and problem
solving.
JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
Work Experience
·5+
years experience as an artist in the industry
·At
least 1 published game, preferably 360 or PS3
·Must
possess good artistic skills and a working knowledge of 2D/3D art production.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or
Certification
·A BA in art or related field or equivalent
experience.
Knowledge/Skills
·Should have working knowledge of authoring
tools for real-time particle systems
·Experience with Unreal 3 and Cascade
preferred.
·Must be proficient in 3D modeling using Maya
or 3D Studio Max.
·Must be proficient with multiple 2D
applications, including Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, and various similar
applications.
·Excellent communication, interpersonal, and
organizational skills.
·Ability to work well under pressure and
deadlines.
·Strong interest in computer or video games.
·Strong understanding of modern real-time 3D
engines.
·Experience
and understanding of art pipelines on Xbox 360 and/or PS3.
·Solid
organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions and
other established protocols.
·Ability
to self-manage and meet deadlines.
Other Requirements
·Portfolio/website
demonstrating your art skills, design sensibilities, and attention to detail.
·Ability
to work well in a team environment and redo/iterate work until it's approved.
The Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies is an equal
opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability,
marital status, military or veteran's status (including protected veterans, as
may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category
protected by law.