Gameplay Animator

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union HB Studios and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of 2Ks portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA 2K renowned BioShock Borderlands Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises TopSpin 2K25 as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K

At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!

What Youll Do

• Work closely with the gameplay Animation Lead to ensure animation is on-brand on-time and of professional quality.
• Collaborate with Designers to support the design for animation-based features
• Provide animation from the ideation stage through to final implementation of features.
• Be an organized individual and support production by staying on top of mocap shot lists and mocap reference.
• Deliver appropriate animations that support the strongest feature possible
• Collaborate with Engineers and Designers to influence the technical implementation of features
• Collaborate with the Animation Director to understand and deliver on the quality bar for the animations that you create
• Collaborate with the Design Lead and Engineering team to implement your features in engine
• Champion animation quality and authenticity within your features bringing the animation perspective to all decision making

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• A passion and understanding of sports games
• Experience developing and shipping AAA games on Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• Experience working with on second-to-second interactive animation features
• Player experience focused
• Open-minded organized proactive and collaborative
• Excellent understanding of human mechanics specific to sports behaviors

Beneficial Qualifications

• Passionate about playing and/or watching sports.
• Passion for video games (not just ours)

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $60500 and CAD $89540 per Year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as job-related knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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