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NetherRealm Studios, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks an Artist/Animator to work closely with the lead animator to maintain and create high quality animations for both real time in game movement and pre-rendered animatics. Assists lead in helping define process and pipelines along with aesthetic goals. Successful candidates will be experienced in video games Motion Capture, and familiar with Motion Builder.

This will be a temporary 2-3 month project (non-union) at 40+ hours with the potential to work on-site at one of our WB Games studios including the WB Lot in Burbank, CA.

Work Experience

· Must have shipped at least one game in a senior or lead animation position

· 5+ years game industry experience or related entertainment industry experience

· Additional Minimum 3 years of complex relevant experience within animation

· Brings high level of artistic / animation accomplishment to the solution of artistic problems.

· Proven Key Framing Knowledge and Skill set

· Worked with Motion Capture Data

· Determines the best method of completing tasks that fall within the scope of normal responsibilities.

· Has development experience with a proven track record of contributions.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

· Minimum of 2-year 2D/3D art degree with an emphasis in character keyframe animation or equivalent work experience.

· A degree with an emphasis on animation desired

Knowledge/Skills

· Typically has participated in all phases of full-cycle game development, preferably shipping at least one title.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

· Demonstrates competency in content creation for Animation.

· Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.

· Must be proficient in one or more types of 3D software but Primarily Motion Builder (Maya, 3D Studio Max, Vicon Blade, etc.).

· Must have a decent understanding of MEL/Python or Maxscript.

· Takes initiative in pursuing new assignments. May pursue new assignments and identify tasks.

· Strong interest in computer games.

Other Requirements

· A portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Animation is required.

· Ability to give and take direction well

· Strong technical problem solving skills

· Ability to learn new tools quickly

· Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines

· Highly organized. Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks at once

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with others at all levels on the team.

· Strong interest in Video Games, storytelling and Movies

Desired Skills and Pluses

· Familiar with the Unreal Engine

· 2D animation experience

· Acting background/experience

· Mesh Skinning Vertex weighting experience a plus

· Facial Rigging and Animation Pipeline

· Experience in developing martial arts fighting games

· Experience in developing first person action games

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Interested parties are invited to submit their portfolio and resume through the application button on the bottom of this page:

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While the listing states the job is in Chicago, Warner Bros has assured us the position is open for artists in Los Angeles to potentially work from home or from one of the local Warner Bros. game studios.