Associate Artist, Layout (Temp)

Description

NetherRealm Studios, a division of WB Games is seeking a 9 month temporary Associate Layout Artist to join our cinematics team.

The Cinematics Associate Artist is responsible for supporting the Cinematics team members across any discipline in finalizing cinematic sequences that convey the story utilizing traditional filmmaking principles and 3D computer graphics knowledge on in-house proprietary tools as well as standard industry packages.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate cinematic content in proprietary Art Tool
• Help troubleshoot cinematic content issues
• Assist team members in testing content in engine and on console
• Operate scene Rendering tools
• Create, polish, and\or implement Cinematic scenes
  
  

• Previous internship or related position a plus
• Some amount of formal art 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 with at least one Industry Standard 3D package required (Maya, Motion Builder, etc.)
• Familiarity with Editing packages required (After Effects, Premier)
• Ability to take direction well
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to learn new tools quickly
• Ability to identify and communicate problems and bugs in existing content
• Highly organized.  Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks at once
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail Oriented               
• Familiar with the Unreal 3 Engine
• Experience with Cinematography
• Experience with Motion Builder
• QA Experience