Expert Technical Artist
Expert Technical Artist
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Job Description
Who We Are
Founded in 2023 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2Ks next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. Were building a world-class team at our new Vancouver BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas technical excellence and creative collaboration. Were seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If youre interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
Do you prize efficiency productivity and the happiness that comes from helping a team do their best work Do you love the technology of computer graphics games and animation Have experience building tools workflows and pipeline optimizations that make the creative work of game development even more fun than it already is
Based in Burnaby Canada 2K Sports Lab is seeking an Expert Technical Artist to join our team. This role acts as the liaison between the sophisticated work performed by the designers programmers and artists who work on a wide variety of features for our new game. This role will report directly to the Technical Art Director of the studio.
What Youll Do
Research build and develop new technologies and art workflows while maintaining existing processes. This includes environments props characters shaders lighting and rigs.
Collaborate with Art and Engineering to drive research workflows and technologies for improved deformations animation fidelity and streamlined creation process
Troubleshoot technical issues related to geometry character rigs animation and simulation.
Become a proficient user and contributor of the existing toolset and workflow making any necessary improvements to enhance the capabilities
Coach mentor and help team members grow
What Will Make You A Great Fit
Minimum of 8-10 years experience and advanced knowledge as a technical artist
Proficient in Maya and Python with significant experience writing tools (Python PySide/PyQt C#/C/Maya API)
Experience with Lighting Materials and Shaders as applied to Physically Based Rendering.
Experience researching piloting and rolling out new techniques
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Beneficial Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Graphic Arts Art or a related field or equivalent industry experience
High level Blueprint scripting experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
Understanding of modern rendering techniques and high-level shading languages
Experience profiling CPU and GPU performance
Knowledge of Houdini or other similar software
Experience on current and next-gen consoles
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $133900 and $198160 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 and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company including: medical dental vision and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Companys discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Companys accommodation policy and review process.
Please be aware that 2K does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram WhatsApp or others. 2K also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing attack and you should not engage. 2Ks in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e. via a email domain).
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Employment Type
Full Time
