Associate Designer

NetherRealm Studios, wholly owned by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment as the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 28 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992.

NetherRealm Studios seeks an Associate Designer to help develop games on mobile platforms at our studio in Chicago. Join a veteran studio creating triple A titles on both console & mobile, working on IP’s such as Mortal Kombat and Injustice. Primary responsibilities include combat animation scripting, Unreal kismet scripting, and cinematics.

* Design Documentation. * Combat Animation Scripting. * Unreal Kismet and Scripts. * Unreal Matinee/Cinema Work. * Piecing together cinematics, character and environment meshes

* Degree in Game Design preferred. * Previous experience on a console or iOS game desired but not required. * Work experience or school/training with the Unreal Editor. * Work experience or school/training with the Unreal Editor. * Basic knowledge of spreadsheets. * Personal communication skills. * Must work daily with other designers and communicate effectively. * Must be collaborative on tasks and accept input/criticism productively. * Must be highly proactive in finishing out tasks.