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Art Intern (Undergraduate Placement)

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Warner Bros. Discovery

Nov 3, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Design
  • £23K
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • On a degree course in game design, a relevant subject or have equivalent experience.
  • A self-starter able to understand a goal, research and plan the steps to achieve it.
  • Motivated to learn and push your artistic ability and technical ability.
  • Flexible with new ideas and, most importantly, open to direction and iteration.
  • Willing to help others and ask for help where needed.
  • And, depending which route you prefer:
  • Technical Artist
  • Interested in the tech behind the art and the end-user experience of the software and scripts you will learn to develop.
  • Are passionate about game art.
  • Base knowledge of appropriate industry standard techniques (Modelling, Texturing + Sculpting).
  • UI/UX Artist
  • Create 2D assets alongside a wider team while working towards the studios artistic vision.
  • Where necessary, work in engine to help construct UI systems.
  • Work closely with other art departments to help create in-game assets.
  • Environment Artist
  • A passion for creating environments & dressing them.
  • Base knowledge of appropriate industry standard techniques (Modelling, Texturing + Sculpting).
  • And you:
  • Desire to communicate and work with artists, coders, testers, game and audio designers in a dynamic team environment.
  • Are inquisitive and enjoy problem solving, has an interest in wanting to understand how things work.
  • Love games and want to start a career making them.
  • Technical Artist
  • Understand the fundamentals involved of how assets go from content creation tools (such as Maya or Photoshop) into game.
  • Have a knowledge of fundamental scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, MEL)
  • UI/UX Artist
  • A passion for 2D art and the end user experience.
  • Base knowledge of appropriate industry standard techniques (Illustration - Bitmap & Vector, Graphic Design, Animation).
  • Environment Artist
  • Have a knowledge of essential art theories (Composition, Colour, Value etc)
  • Have a knowledge of fundamental industry standard software (Photoshop, Maya, Z-brush, Substance 3D Painter).
  • Have some experience using an engine like Unreal or Unity, this would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • If you want to be a Technical Artist…
  • Discover how to work with creative departments including Art, Animation and Audio to ensure production pipelines are efficient and user friendly.
  • Learn how to develop scripts for 3rd party software (such as Maya or Photoshop) as well as the game engine.
  • Participate in our development processes.
  • Gain an insight on how large-scale production pipelines work, along with seeing how data is structured and managed across multiple departments.
  • If you want to be a UI/UX Artist…
  • Create 2D assets alongside a wider team while working towards the studios artistic vision.
  • Where necessary, work in engine to help construct UI systems.
  • Work closely with other art departments to help create in-game assets.
  • If you want to be an Environment Artist…
  • Create in-game environments & 3D assets alongside a wider team while working towards the studios artistic vision.
  • Create and apply 2D textures and learn about texture mapping.
  • Explore environmental lighting and how to apply good lighting principles.
  • Create materials/shaders – exploring diff/spec/norm map setups.
  • You will work closely with other departments to develop the look of the levels you work on.
  • For all roles, you will:
  • Participate in our development processes.
  • Provide critical feedback from your perspective on the game in development.
  • Make our games fun.
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Warner Bros. Discovery

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company, known for producing and distributing a wide range of content, including films, television shows, and digital content. Their ultimate mission is to captivate audiences worldwide by creating compelling and innovative stories that entertain, inform, and inspire. With a strong focus on storytelling and creativity, Warner Bros. Discovery aims to enrich people's lives through entertainment and provide a diverse array of content across various platforms. Their purpose is to connect people through shared experiences and to continue being a leading force in the entertainment industry, shaping the future of entertainment in the UK and beyond.

Culture & Values

  • Act as one team

    Trust each other, succeed together, and grow together. Collaborate across teams and make decisions that are best for WBD overall. Prioritize growth, development, and well-being for our teams. Respect and support each other, and celebrate wins.

  • Create what's next

    Be curious, innovate, and focus on the future. Drive change, embrace disruption, and never stop learning. Use data and technology to transform what we create and how we tell stories and deliver. Experiment, fail fast, acknowledge mistakes and learn from them.

  • Empower Storytelling

    Put creators, consumers and partners at the center, and share extraordinary stories. Tell stories that entertain and inspire our viewers, communities, and each other. Foster creativity by giving the freedom to try new things and produce our best work. Deliver the best experience; anticipate what consumers want and be fan obsessed.

  • Champion Inclusion

    Empower others, have courage, and pursue equity. Amplify the voices of global storytellers to reflect audiences around the world. Intentionally seek out diversity, remove barriers, and create space for all to share ideas and be heard. Actively listen and lead with empathy, integrity, and transparency.

  • Dream it & own it

    Advocate the mission, move with speed, and drive results. Have an owner's mindset; bring a perspective, take decisive rapid action, and manage spend responsibly. Make clear choices, set ambitious goals, and be accountable for results. Speak up and fearlessly challenge the norm.