Graphic Designer, Games Marketing

Description

NetherRealm Studios, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks a Marketing Artist to be responsible for creating high quality AAA competitive screenshots and other marketing materials for high profile game title(s). This is an individual contributor position and requires a full understanding of graphic design, composition, lighting, character posing, basic animation principles and all aesthetic sensibilities required in creating industry competitive marketing visuals. In addition, candidate should have a strong understanding of current and next gen game pipelines and associated technology and software. A portfolio/demo reel demonstrating an ability to create high quality in game visuals and/or marketing materials is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the guidance of Art Director, compose high quality AAA screen shots and character renders for marketing campaign of high profile game.
• Transfer key marketing initiatives into high quality consumer facing visuals.
• Communicate and problem solve with studio leadership, discipline leads and other members of the art team where applicable towards the creation of high quality AAA screenshots/visuals.
• Work with and suggest improvements to existing screenshot tools and pipeline.

·         Designing marketing graphics, as well as responsive multi-device online marketing assets for web, social, and mobile. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA/BFA in an art related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years experience in the industry.
• Layout and Graphic Design expertise required.
• A core understanding of basic lighting.
• A basic understanding of Unreal.
• Marketing illustration and concept experience a plus.
• Strong background in traditional/fundamental art principles including: excellent color theory, layout, typography, visual hierarchy, composition, lighting, and realistic character posing skills.
• Ability to create eye-catching, engaging, visual designs for game-related marketing campaigns
• Keen eye for capturing dynamic screenshots of in-game “moments”.
• Ability to create high resolution renders employing dynamic lighting and posing and minimal yet refined retouching.
• Wide understanding of lighting/rendering technologies.
• Familiar with Maya (or a leading 3D modeling package), Photoshop and has the capacity to learn new tools, and artistic method.
• Shows an able understanding of fundamental technical topics, capable of implementing them into their workflow to execute assignments.
• Up-to-date, detailed, portfolio of representative work
• Excellent communication skills.

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.