Senior Generalist Artist
Senior Generalist Artist
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Job Description
Who We Are
2K Games 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 and HB Studios. 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.
Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.
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 We Need
Are you the kind of developer who opens a scene and starts poking around not because you have to but because you want to Were looking for a Senior Generalist Artist who is comfortable navigating multiple aspects of game development. This role supports a wide range of tasks from crafting environments and props to building shaders and materials to prototyping in Blueprints based on project needs and team goals.
Generalists in this role help connect the dots between teams. This is a hands-on collaborative position that benefits from curiosity technical proficiency and a strong visual sensibility. Theres no single path through the work -flexibility experimentation and a problem-solving approach are central to the role.
Responsibilities
Supply across multiple areas of content creation including modeling materials environment building lighting and technical prototyping.
Assemble and refine scenes directly in Unreal Engine 5 with attention to visual quality performance and reusability.
Develop textures and materials that balance realism with performance using PBR principles.
Support gameplay and design teams by building and maintaining Blueprint-based systems or tools as needed.
Troubleshoot in-engine issues across art and tech domains helping to unblock others and refine pipelines.
Stay informed on current trends in real-time art production and chip in relevant insights to the team.
Work fluidly with environment artists tech artists lighting and engineering to maintain consistency and elevate the overall experience.
Qualifications
Shipped at least one title in a senior or multidisciplinary role.
Deep shown understanding of UE5 including materials Blueprints and lighting systems.
Skilled in modeling and sculpting tools such as Maya and Zbrush (or equivalent)
Proficiency with Substance Painter/Designer and PBR workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical understanding of optimization and performance constraints.
Experience collaborating across departments in fast-paced development environments.
A portfolio demonstrating versatility across both artistic and technical tasks.
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.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use accounts.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $75700 and $112060 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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
