Who We AreFounded 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 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios.
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 today’s 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 our growing library of critically acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.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 are dedicated to diversity and inclusion and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment.
We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TTWO).What We NeedWe are looking for a highly skilled, versatile, Lead Artist to collaborate with Product Managers, Game Designers and Visual Designers, to shape and refine the visual direction for our growing catalog of mobile games products.What You Will DoPush the visual quality of a wide range of assets to a high degree of realism ensuring consistency throughout the productProvide feedback and direction to external development teams, and or contractors, ensuring visual standards remain consistent across all types of in-game assetsConceptualize ideas using visuals to communicate direction and quality for new or existing featuresProactively identify areas for improvement and make recommendations that further the quality barWork with Game Designers and Narrative Designers to further develop and refine the mood and tone for the productAssist with all art pipelines from creation to implementationOwn the Style GuideBe 2K’s mobile in-house art expert driving adoption of new art tools, advising on creative feedback, leading art reviews, or art style testingWho We Think Will Be A Great FitAt least 7 years of experience as an artist for mobile gamesExperience in mid-core/core games and/or passion for this category (ideally RPG)Experience working in both 2D and 3DVersatility in artistic style with an emphasis on realismExperience concepting ideas from initial roughs to high-fidelity illustrationsExperience developing VFXExperience with digital compositing with a keen eye for concept and compositionSelf-starter with proven ability to work both independently and in a team settingA stellar portfolio showcasing versatility in style with a mastery of color and compositionConsidered a Plus If You HavePrototyping interactions using Unity or UnrealAbility to work in both 2D and 3DShipped mobile gamesFamiliarity with the dynamics of the publisher-developer relationshipLocation: Remote, but Bay Area preferred.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.
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