Warner Media, LLC.
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity to take the lead of a team of rendering specialists at a AAA Games studio. Your team are responsible for delivering rendering technology and support for multiple titles across a wide range of consoles and desktop devices. You will have a passion for real-time rendering technology and applying this to deliver top-class environments, characters and effects in games. You will have a desire to develop your team through mentoring, encouraging learning and skill development and recruiting new members.
Responsibilities:
Architect high quality, performant rendering solutions across a wide range of consoles and in-house projects and lead the team to deliver them
Work closely with Art teams to determine project rendering requirements and develop efficient content, workflows, and overall visual style of the game.
Convert requirements into actionable tasks and manage team to deliver them
Keep up to date with latest developments in real-time and game rendering
Maintain quality of codebase through the establishment of good software engineering practices.
Develop the team through recruitment and mentoring.
Liaise with external partners including other tech leads from other studios within the organisation.
Skills and Experience:
Number one requirement is a passion for real-time computer graphics and desire to continually learn
Strong C++ and software engineering skills and the ability to instill those in others
In depth understanding of 3d rendering APIs (DX12, Vulkan, console APIs, etc.) and experience of using them.
Strong understanding of GPU architecture and function and how to optimise and debug them.
Knowledge of how to optimise content, code and algorithms to maximise performance and minimise memory usage
Comprehensive understanding of modern, high-level real-time rendering techniques and how to implement them.
Experience writing shaders in HLSL, GLSL, CG, or similar
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Highly motivated with a “can do” approach to problem solving.
Desire to grow, lead and develop a team of rendering specialists.
Industry experience of team management is a plus, but we would also consider a skilled and passionate render specialist who wishes to step up to a lead role and provide appropriate training and support.
Applicants with relevant skills from outside the games industry considered.
Experience of Unreal Engine development beneficial.
About TT Games
Responsible for the best-selling and BAFTA-winning LEGO videogame series, TT Games is in the business of delighting children and grown-ups alike. With 30 years of success behind our studio, and as a valued part of Warner Bros since 2007, we have incredibly exciting plans for future titles based on the world's biggest entertainment properties.
We are always on the lookout for bright, talented and motivated people to join our AAA studio and to be part of everything we do, because we know it is the talent and dedication of our employees that has made our 30 years of success possible.
TT Games offers successful candidates a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our work environment is inclusive, relaxed and friendly – one of the best things about working here is our fantastic people! We aim to support work-life balance, and some of the benefits we’re most proud of include: flexitime and other family-friendly benefits; discretionary bonus scheme; company pension scheme and life assurance. We also offer perks such as discounts on a wide range of company and partner products, free online training courses, complimentary fruit and a wide selection of drinks, social events and much more!
We expect high levels of ambition and innovation from our colleagues and an ability to flourish within the dynamic entertainment industry in which the company operates.
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 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.
The Legal Bits…
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected]. #J-18808-LjbffrJob tags
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