Technical artist Jobs in USA

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

A visionary architect and problem-solver to drive R&D pipelines across all art disciplines. You will partner with Engineers to design and scale user-friendly tools that reduce iteration time and eliminate creative friction enabling artists to achieve next-gen fidelity with unprecedented speed.

What Youll Do

• Lead Pipeline Innovation : Design R&D tools for automated character rigging environment world-building and volumetric VFX.
• Optimize & Automate : Identify bottlenecks and implement predictive R&D models to eliminate repetitive tasks and maximize developer efficiency.
• Ensure Artistic Control : Design tool UI / UX that prioritizes manual fine-tuning ensuring outputs meet exacting aesthetic standards.
• Define Aesthetic Targets : Collaborate with Directors to establish the ground truth data required to train R&D models.
• Scale & Mentor : Document and share production-ready R&D workflows across the broader 2K studio community.

What Will Make You a Great Fit

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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The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $154400 and $220000 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.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Design,Camp,Logistics & Procurement,Account Management,Customer Support

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 154400 - 220000