Artist, Environment (Remote)

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Wellness program

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

WB Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life with a stylized aesthetic. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

The Position:

WBG SD is looking for an Environment Artist to work with the lead environment artist, creative director, engineering, design, and art teams to bring their worlds to life. Leverage your technical expertise and passion for high quality art in this exciting ground floor opportunity.

• Create high quality 3D environment assets including props, vegetation, structures and more that match the game’s aesthetic
• Create tileable textures for use across a wide range of assets
• Ensure that assets meet technical and performance requirements while maintaining visual excellence
• Populate a world with assets to convey a believable sense of place and atmosphere
• Light environments using Unreal Engine 5’s lightmass system
• Work closely with vision holders to understand and execute the artistic vision for the game
• Execute on pre-defined or self-started initiatives from ideation to completion
• Actively share knowledge within area of expertise and influence related disciplines
• Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an environment artist in game development
• Must have a portfolio that shows not only artistic skill but also the ability to follow technical guidelines like proper UVs, appropriate polygonal density, and textures that are consistent with a Physically Based Rendering Engine such as Unreal
• Relevant 2D and 3D experience – Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, etc.
• Experience creating high polygon meshes whose detail is then baked down to final lower polygonal in-game meshes
• Experience implementing assets in game engines (Unreal a plus)
• Knowledge of optimization techniques for real time rendering including LODs, reducing draw calls, minimizing overdraw, and efficient use of texture memory
• Strong understanding of composition, materials, color, and lighting
• Must have portfolio link on resume

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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.

The Legal Bits…

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: $64,410.00 - $119,618.00 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.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].