Creative Associate, Interactive

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.

Your New Role…
This position is responsible for helping to shepherd and manage active live-games and current/future games in development. Candidates are expected to have a strong familiarity with DC Comics and a solid understanding of production responsibilities involved in game development.

Your Role Accountabilities...
•    Serve as departmental point of contact for WB Games Publishing and WB Franchise partners.
•    Manage department calendar tracking production milestones and franchise media activities for live-service title opportunities.
•    Review lines, scripts, story breakdowns, and visual assets to determine whether the material and characters with the DC brand guidelines and consistent with the depiction of said characters.
•    Test game builds and provide brand feedback and overall discernment of quality of the game in relationship to how the DC brand is integrated.
•    Consolidate and summarize DC Interactive game build feedback to provide to game development partners.
•    Work with internal DC departments to gather and deliver character bios, key art, and style guides to project partners.
•    Pull art for the Interactive department and research reference materials such as images, books, and stories for projects in development.
•    Pull down, install, and troubleshoot game builds when needed.
•    Assist in the creation of portfolio books, decks, etc.
•    Review approvals with Legal for usage of DC Publishing assets and usage.
•    Assist in verifying marketing materials are consistent and representative of game projects in production.
•    Keep up with DC Comics and current developments in DC Publishing for prospective integration of character costumes, new characters, and stories.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience…

Work Experience
•    Two to three (2-3) years of relevant experience required.
•    Two to three (2-3) years of administrative experience in TV/Film, Animation, digital media, and/or video games strongly preferred.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge and Skills
•    Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully (both verbally and in writing) with individuals at all levels of the organization.
•    Must have the ability to organize, work well under time constraints, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks and project elements simultaneously.
•    Must have the ability to pay close attention to details and handle confidential material.
•    Knowledge of core DC comic book characters, franchises, mythologies and terminology required.
•    Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat and Photoshop) required.
•    Experience with tracking programs such as JIRA, Trello, Shotgrid, Confluence, Asana, Airtable, and/or Monday.
•    Proficiency in file set-up, maintenance, and filing procedures (paper and digital).
•    Experience dealing with IT and hardware setup and troubleshooting.

Other Requirements
•    Must be able to travel as needed approximately 10% of the time.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $45,500.00 - $84,500.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.