Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

Business Unit Overview

For the past 20 years Monolith has been obsessed with delivering a unique gaming experience for our fans. Starting with Blood, our very first title – all the way to our most recent offering, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, we are constantly pushing the envelope to combine innovative gameplay, inventive narratives, cutting edge tech & AI, and stunning visuals. We are challenging ourselves even further to ensure that our next game is going to be our best yet.
That’s where you come in – for us to achieve that we need the best and brightest talent the industry has to offer. Come join us and help create our next AAA title!

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

Work Experience

10+ years in the video game industry.
Minimum of 1 published games as an Art Director with, ideally with one shipped title on current gen.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Experience with creative visualization tools (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro and/or equivalent editing tool).
Experience with one or more types of 3D software (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.).

Knowledge/Skills

Outstanding foundation artistic skills across all relevant art game development components that define the visual experience of a AAA product including: VFX, Lighting, Concept Art, Animation, Character Art, World Art, and Presentations/Cinematics
Deep understanding of the history of costume design with the skills to effectively apply that knowledge in the creation of high quality characters.
Expertise in the architectural movements throughout history with an ability to communicate key principles in architectural style and build practices.
Proficiency and understanding of the history of geological forms, biome diversity, and flora anatomy.
Strong foundation human and creature anatomy expertise.
Well versed in world building and storytelling fundamentals with an aptitude to define high level visual principles that effectively align with product design and narrative goals.
Thorough understanding of animation theory and technique.
Excellent written, verbal, visual and demonstration communication skills that effectively allows the team to understand key product goals and principles.
Robust modern and classical cinematic fundamentals with an application towards establishing mood, tone, and emotion.
Ability to work collaboratively across all team disciplines to find consensus and execute on agreed action items.
Excellent capacity for giving and receiving instructions in addition to giving and receiving constructive, professional critique and direction.
Proactive and professional collaboration and communication with other department and related creative or technical areas is essential.
Must have an active, passionate interest in current video games to help drive the game to the next level.

Other Requirements

Reel/Portfolio/website demonstrating fundamental foundation aesthetic skills, design sensibilities, and attention to detail.