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NetherRealm Studios (WB Games) · 2 days ago

Associate Cinematics Facial Animator (Temporary)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$44K/yr - $81K/yr

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The Associate Cinematics Facial Animator at NetherRealm Studios will assist the Cinematics Team Animators by managing and testing facial animation in-game, and tweaking animations to achieve higher quality.

Media and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Validate facial animation works and looks correct in the game

Assemble delivered facial animation into game ready packages

Produce facial animation, or edit facial performance data

Tweak delivered facial animation to achieve higher shippable quality

Participate in team content reviews

Assist in Motion Capture shoots as needed

Qualification

MayaFacial AnimationMotionBuilderPhotoshopUnreal EngineHighly OrganizedMultitaskLearn QuicklyCommunicationProblem SolvingDetail Oriented

Required

Some amount of formal animation 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 animating with at least one Industry Standard 3D package required (Maya, MotionBuilder, etc.)

Familiarity in facial/body animation

Familiarity with Photoshop, Premier, etc

Ability to take direction well

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to learn new tools quickly

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

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Detail oriented and able to spot small mistakes quickly

Familiar with the Unreal Engine