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Full-Time

Technical Art Director

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2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Entertainment
Gaming

Expert

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
3D Modeling
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Agile
Unreal Engine
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Art, Digital Art, Computer Science or related discipline.
  • 9+ years of experience working in Art, Engineering, or Technical Art roles, with consistent increasing complexity.
  • 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
  • Deep knowledge and experience developing technical art solutions for AAA games in Unreal Engine.
  • Experience shipping multiple AAA Unreal Engine console and PC games.
  • Proven leadership skills and a willingness to take initiative to communicate, coordinate, and negotiate between different disciplines with kindness and respect.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a high degree of detail with peers, partners, and different cultural groups across multiple disciplines with an added ability to clearly express technical material with non-technical audiences.
  • Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to embrace change for a fast-growing organization.
  • Understanding of risk management principles and demonstrated ability to put them into practice.
  • Customer-service mindset to enable and support our success while setting clear boundaries of responsibility.
  • Able to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes, often late in the process.
  • Able to discuss, support, and advocate for your opinions while being receptive to differing viewpoints.
  • A positive force multiplier with a great team-player attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently under reasonable deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
  • Work ethic focused on dynamism and collaboration.
  • Uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity.
  • Willingness to maintain the values of Cloud Chamber.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with the Art and Technical Directors to strategize technical needs for the project, building a solid plan for developing content authoring techniques.
  • Act as a representative on studio wide technical topics.
  • Help define technological initiatives and participate in their architecture, planning, development and review.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Technical Art issues, proactively resolving problems and addressing roadblocks.
  • Continuously monitor project progress, providing updates to production and stakeholders, adjusting priorities as needed.
  • Define performance budget guidelines for art teams.
  • Manage a team of technical artists to build tools and shaders, create and refine workflows, and design systems for artists; operating within the limit of the game engine to meet or maximize visual specs.
  • Mentor your team; help them improve their skills and grow their careers.
  • Review and provide constructive feedback, ensuring work meets quality standards and project requirements.
  • Maximize your team’s output by identifying and removing technical and process barriers.
  • Proactively identify opportunities and risks to improve the work of the team, the quality of the project and studio knowledge, and technologies as a whole.
  • Establish best practices and standards within the team to drive productivity, quality, and excellence.
  • Provide tactical support to ensure that your team is consistently tackling issues, communicating needs and opportunities, and constantly evolving best practices.
  • Ensure effective contributions from our Co-Development partners; ensure they are part of the team.
  • Collaborate with production and scheduling teams to define realistic timelines and manage project priorities.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with other disciplines within the Studio, utilizing their expertise when appropriate.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize processes.
  • Stay up to date with technology and industry trends to continually drive innovation.
  • Foster a positive, proactive, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

27%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2K's recent acquisition of Gearbox and the development of the next Borderlands game highlight its commitment to expanding its portfolio and market presence.
  • The announcement of Civilization VII and the revival of the TopSpin series demonstrate 2K's dedication to both innovation and nostalgia, appealing to a broad audience.
  • Collaborations with major sports leagues like the NFL and FIFA position 2K as a leader in sports gaming, attracting a dedicated fanbase and potential eSports opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the video game industry requires constant innovation and high-quality releases to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on high-profile licenses, such as FIFA, could pose risks if these partnerships are not renewed or if the games fail to meet expectations.

What makes 2K unique

  • 2K's collaboration with renowned studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games ensures high-quality, engaging titles that stand out in the competitive gaming market.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue model, including game sales, DLC, in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships, provides diversified income streams.
  • 2K's ability to secure high-profile licenses, such as the FIFA franchise, and develop games across various genres, from sports to horror, sets it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Group Legal Plan

Wellbeing Program

Childcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous Compassionate Leave

Companywide End of Year Break