Full-Time

Technical Artist

Posted on 12/17/2024

2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid, Senior

Sparks, MD, USA

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Character Design
3D Modeling
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Python
Unreal Engine
Blender
Animation
Requirements
  • 4+ years game development experience focused on Tech Art.
  • Expertise in Unreal Engine, particularly with character tools, Blueprints, material creation, and optimization.
  • Ideally proficient in Maya, or Blender, especially for character modeling, rigging, and animation.
  • Strong experience with character equipment and blend shapes for body type customization.
  • Bonus: Proficiency in Python and/or Houdini for developing pipeline tools and automating workflows.
  • Ability to create processes to support modular control rigs, tactical characters, and equipment systems that are adaptable to various entities, including humans and non-humans.
  • Experience with UV generation and material standards, ensuring visual consistency across characters and environments.
  • Experience with body and face customization pipelines, including blend shapes and procedural fitting solutions.
  • Knowledge of optimizing assets to balance visual quality and performance.
  • Proven ability to work with various teams, including the Lead Character Artist, Technical Animator, other technical artists, engineering, and VFX, to integrate character systems and material effects.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in asset creation, rendering issues, and content optimization.
  • Familiarity with performance capture workflows.
  • Willingness to stay updated with the latest tools and techniques, testing and implementing new features in Unreal Engine.
  • Ability to prototype, iterate, and refine technical assets and character tools.
Responsibilities
  • Provide support in the design, creation, and optimization of character assets, including skeletons, cloth simulations, and ragdoll systems.
  • Develop and implement character customization pipelines for body and facial features, ensuring compatibility across various body types.
  • Set up and maintain character equipment systems, integrating blend shapes for seamless gear fitting.
  • Prototype new technical solutions for character creation, animation, and environment interactions.
  • Support the integration of advanced material and UV workflows, including global effects and tri-planar UV projection.
  • Create, optimize, and troubleshoot Blueprints and plugins to combine real-time technologies within Unreal Engine.
  • Support the importing and management of character assets from DCC software, optimizing them for real-time performance.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Character Artist, Technical Animator, and Lead Technical Artist to establish material and pipeline standards across disciplines.

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." Their 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. 2K differentiates itself from competitors by its strong collaborations with top-tier developers and its diverse range of engaging gaming experiences. The company's goal is to provide high-quality video games that appeal to a broad audience while maximizing revenue through various sales strategies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • 2K secured the FIFA license, expanding its sports game portfolio.
  • Project Ethos introduces a new free-to-play live-service shooter to 2K's lineup.
  • TopSpin 2K25 revives a beloved tennis series, appealing to sports game fans.

What critics are saying

  • Denuvo in NBA 2K25 may cause performance issues, sparking community backlash.
  • Project Ethos' free-to-play model may face monetization challenges.
  • Multiple major titles for 2025 could strain development resources, risking delays.

What makes 2K unique

  • 2K collaborates with top-tier studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games.
  • 2K offers diverse gaming experiences, from sports to interactive drama horror games.
  • 2K's multifaceted revenue model includes DLC, in-game purchases, and exclusive content.

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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