Associate Artist, Technical

Warner Bros. Discovery UK

Salt Lake City, UT, US
Hybrid (on-site with some remote flexibility)
Unreal engine 5
Python scripting
Maya rigging
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an Associate Artist, Technical with a focus on characters for their Avalanche studio in Salt Lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will have experience in Unreal Engine and Python/C++, along with a strong foundation in rigging, modeling, and animation within the gaming industry

Job Summary

  • Work with a team to prepare and construct rigs for characters, creatures, props and environment assets.
  • Involvement in all aspects of asset engine integration and performance tuning, including Unreal 5 character setup for ragdoll, cloth and dynamics.
  • Research and create solutions for all aspects of character and prop integration, contributing to the development of a AAA title.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an Associate Artist, Technical with a focus on characters for their Avalanche studio in Salt Lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will have experience in Unreal Engine and Python/C++, along with a strong foundation in rigging, modeling, and animation within the gaming industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Python scripting
  • Maya rigging
  • Character asset integration
  • Blueprint and material networks

Nice-to-have

  • Animation experience
  • Motionbuilder experience
  • Adaptability to change
  • Positive team player

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2 complete projects (college/mod acceptable)
  • Unreal Engine foundation
  • Good knowledge of modeling topology
  • Good understanding of anatomy and human kinematics
  • Some scripting experience (Python preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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