Warner Bros. Discovery
Associate Designer
Warner Bros. Discovery, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
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.
Title: Associate Designer
Job Type: Design, Game Development/Publishing
Location: United States, Utah
Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks an Associate Designer to join the team working on the upcoming game, Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.
The Daily
Works with the Production team throughout the development process to help create compelling gameplay and design systems
Interface with the Story team to collaborate on game design
Contribute to the strategic planning and design for new gaming projects
Present design ideas, receive feedback, then adjust designs and metrics accordingly
Implement game content such as world authoring in UE4, combat setups, event triggers and populating with gameplay objects
Build basic layouts using Maya, kit sets and UE4
Work in UE4’s blueprint tool
Work with other departments to implement SFX, FX, missions and other gameplay mechanics
Tutorial design and implementation
Other duties may be assigned
The Essentials
A passion for gaming and game development
Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience with Unreal 4 (UE4) and Maya
Good understanding of UE4’s Blueprints
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, production-oriented environment
Remain current on console games and a knowledge of game mechanics across a variety of genres and platforms
Ability to collaborate with a design group and across other disciplines while maintaining a positive attitude
Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker with fresh ideas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinker with fresh ideas
Nice to Have
Industry experience as well as a related undergraduate degree
Pursuing a degree in Game Design or equivalent degree in a creative field strongly preferred. (Art/Illustration/Storytelling)
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 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, 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.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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.
Title: Associate Designer
Job Type: Design, Game Development/Publishing
Location: United States, Utah
Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks an Associate Designer to join the team working on the upcoming game, Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.
The Daily
Works with the Production team throughout the development process to help create compelling gameplay and design systems
Interface with the Story team to collaborate on game design
Contribute to the strategic planning and design for new gaming projects
Present design ideas, receive feedback, then adjust designs and metrics accordingly
Implement game content such as world authoring in UE4, combat setups, event triggers and populating with gameplay objects
Build basic layouts using Maya, kit sets and UE4
Work in UE4’s blueprint tool
Work with other departments to implement SFX, FX, missions and other gameplay mechanics
Tutorial design and implementation
Other duties may be assigned
The Essentials
A passion for gaming and game development
Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience with Unreal 4 (UE4) and Maya
Good understanding of UE4’s Blueprints
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, production-oriented environment
Remain current on console games and a knowledge of game mechanics across a variety of genres and platforms
Ability to collaborate with a design group and across other disciplines while maintaining a positive attitude
Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker with fresh ideas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinker with fresh ideas
Nice to Have
Industry experience as well as a related undergraduate degree
Pursuing a degree in Game Design or equivalent degree in a creative field strongly preferred. (Art/Illustration/Storytelling)
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 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, 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.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.