Lead Technical Artist
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Job Summary
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 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 rigs workflows and pipeline optimisations that make the creative work of game development even more fun than it already is
Based in Dublin Ireland 2K games Share Development Studios group is seeking a Lead Technical Artist for look development to join our team. This role acts as the liaison between the sophisticated work performed by engineers programmers and artists who work on a wide variety of features across all of our franchises and games. This role will report directly to the Director of Technical Art.
What You Will 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.
Who Would Be A Great Fit:
- Minimum of 6-8 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 researching piloting and rolling out new techniques
- Understanding of game engine limitations
- Self-starter with a willingness to learn and grow as a member of the R&D team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Love for video games.
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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Key Skills
- 3ds Max
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Painting
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Art
- Music Therapy
- Unity
About Company
2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
