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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.

Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We’ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

Job Title: Associate Artist, Environment

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

About Avalanche Software: Avalanche Software has been developing epic, immersive gaming experiences for more than 20 years. With celebrated titles like the Disney Infinity series and the critically acclaimed Hogwarts Legacy, we've established a culture that thrives on collaboration and values the input of every team member. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives ensures that our games resonate with our audience and remain true to our collective vision.

Role Overview: We are seeking an ambitious Associate Material Artist to join our Environment Art team. The right candidate will have a passion for creating compelling and lifelike materials working closely with our Lead Material Artist.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as a team with programmers, artists and other Artists/technical artistsContent integration in Unreal EngineStay abreast of current next gen technology and look for ways to incorporate new techniques to enhance visual quality and performance using Unreal Engine 4Work with managers to plan work and create deadlinesProactively report to project leadership and collaborate closely with the Art Manager to identify project risks, team needs, and advise on best practicesPerform other duties as needed in a willing and cooperative manner (be a helpful team member)

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, plus a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in 2D/3D animation, graphic design or video gamesProficient with 2D and 3D software suites, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, etc.Ability to conceptualize ideas, produce concept art, storyboards, or mockups as needed and revise quicklyA well-developed sense of color and composition is critical

Nice to have

Experience as an Artist in the industry is a plusExperience with shaders and rendering in Maya, ZBrushWorking experience in the Unreal Engine including scene assembly, materials, lighting, terrain sculpting.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.

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