Senior Environment Artist
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7 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Are you passionate about worldbuilding and environmental storytelling We are looking for a Senior Environment Artist who excels at crafting immersive atmospheric environments that balance storytelling visual clarity and technical efficiency.
What Youll Do
- Develop high-quality 3D environments including landscapes and architecture while creating textures for hard-surface and organic assets.
- Use Unreal Engine 5 to craft immersive environments leveraging its latest tools to push visual fidelity.
- Optimize assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity.
- Work with technical artists to improve workflows and address technical challenges.
- Collaborate closely with art design and narrative teams to refine visual direction and ensure environments support gameplay and story.
- Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to junior artists fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- 5 years of experience in video game development including senior-level environment art work on at least two shipped AAA titles.
- Strong proficiency with Maya Unreal Engine Substance Painter/Designer ZBrush Photoshop and PBR workflows.
- Solid understanding of real-time rendering optimization techniques architecture fundamentals proportions and spatial composition.
- Self-motivated and adaptable able to take feedback solve problems independently and communicate progress schedules and needs clearly to leadership and production.
- Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills comfortable working with concept artists and cross-disciplinary teams.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $75700 and CAD $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.
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Python
- 3ds Max
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Adobe Photoshop
- Scripting
- Unity
- Color Theory
About Company
2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
