Senior Technical Artist

1 month ago

Knutsford, United Kingdom WARNERMEDIA Full time

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

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery⦠the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Areâ¦

When we say, âthe stuff dreams are made of,â weâre not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDâs 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 whatâs nextâ¦

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.

TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

 

Your New Role...

As a Senior Technical Artist working on LEGO Asset Pipelines, you will be working alongside an enthusiastic team of developers helping to drive and deliver the next generation of games created at TT.

The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of developing new tools and production pipelines whilst also improving existing tech.  You will need to have a proactive approach to tasks alongside a friendly and approachable personality, as you will often be the main point of contact within the team when any issues arise.

Being a creative and logical person with the ability to communicate your ideas clearly is a must, as you will often be the main link between code and art.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Writing tools and scripts that contribute to LEGO asset pipelines.

  • Liaising with LEGO Designers, Artists, Tools Programmers and Render Tech team members.

  • Championing the rendering and pipeline requirements of the LEGO Asset Teams.

  • Keeping stakeholders up to date with progress.

  • Reviewing tools, pipelines and tech, ensuring the team are working efficiently.

  • Proactively use knowledge and experience to identify and solve problems before they affect the development team.

  • Assisting with other Technical Art solutions within the business should the need arise.

Qualifications & Experience...

  • MEL, Python, C#, scripting.

  • Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop & Unreal Engine.

  • Excellent technical skills to manage assets that fit memory, design, and frame rate limitations.

  • Experience creating Custom Tools, Scripts and Shaders.

  • Excellent at both technical and creative problem-solving.

  • Passion for tools and pipelines with a focus on future areas and trends a plus.

  • Ability to communicate and work with artists, animators & coders in a dynamic team environment a plus.

  • Comfortable working and developing in a multi-platform, multi-project environment a plus.

  • Prepared to learn and / or develop new tools during pre-production a plus.

  • Proactive in sharing information and assets desirable.

  • A keen gamer and an appreciation of the visuals and user experience on all platforms a plus.

  • Games industry experience is preferred, having shipped title(s) on current console generation hardware desirable.

  • Knowledge of asset creation software such as 3DSMax, Houdini, Modo, Substance Designer / Painter, LEGO Digital Designer desirable.

  • Experience with source control programmes such as Perforce & SVN a plus.

  • Use of production tracking tools such as JIRA & Confluence a plus.

  • Familiarity with LEGO System bricks and their component parts a plus.

How We Get Things Doneâ¦

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 Bitsâ¦

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If youâre a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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