WHO WE ARE
At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, and XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.
Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.
But what truly powers 2K is our people.
We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work.
WHAT WE NEED
HB Studios is at the forefront of the creation of sports video games and the studio behind PGA TOUR 2K Golf – presently working on Console and PC. HB Studios has an opportunity for a Senior 3D Artist to join their team of developers, creators, and fans, who are passionate about the art and process involved in video game development.
As a Senior 3D Artist, you will work with a team of professionals to create realistic 3D Art for a AAA gaming experience, breathing life into one of the fastest growing sports games series in the industry!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work closely with the Art Manager to visualize and develop asset production pipelines.
- Drive the team in a cohesive direction ensuring all assets are built with the highest quality of standards.
- Assemble architectural crowd stands and tournament tent structures in Autodesk Maya using a pre-built library of referenced modular components and grid-snapped units.
- Adhere strictly to standardized material pipelines, including multi-layer blend shaders, alpha trim sheets, tiling surface textures.
- Set up technical hierarchy requirements: organize instanced prop locators, character/crowd spawn locators, and collision meshes according to strict naming conventions.
- Experience utilizing trim sheets, tiling textures, vertex color/blendmask painting, and layered materials.
- Work across multiple disciplines including modeling, UV mapping, texturing, optimizing, as well as scene organization and implementation.
- Balance performance issues while working within design and technical constraints to maintain a high level of quality.
- Create 3D models and textures for environments, architecture, and supporting props.
- Build high and low-poly models using innovative techniques and pipelines.
- Mentor and facilitate learning for less experienced team members on standard methodologies as well as company tools, techniques, and pipelines.
- Research industry developments and explore new tools and techniques to improve efficiency and content production.
- Write and maintain documentation of workbooks on Confluence.
- Participate and engage in team and departmental meetings.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT
- Typically, 4 to 6+ years of industry experience in 3D Art.
- Strong knowledge of 3D content authoring techniques, including high-poly and game-resolution modeling, UVing, texturing, and optimization.
- Proven experience with Maya, 3DMax, Photoshop, ZBrush, and Substance Painter/Designer.
- Proven experience working with game engines (Unity/Unreal).
- An excellent ability to interpret 2D reference material into 3D textured models.
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.
Location & Relocation
This position is based in Nova Scotia. Relocation support is available for the right candidate. Nova Scotia offers unparalleled access to nature, rich cultural experiences, and a vibrant, balanced lifestyle.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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Skills Required
- Typically 4 to 6+ years of industry experience in 3D art
- Strong knowledge of high-poly and game-resolution modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and optimization
- Proven experience with Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, ZBrush, and Substance Painter or Substance Designer
- Proven experience working with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
- Ability to interpret 2D reference material into 3D textured models
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family support are presented as core offerings across the organization, and feedback suggests these policies are encouraging and useful to many employees.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is consistently included, and feedback suggests it is a solid pillar of the package even if details vary by location or role.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and discretionary time-off models are emphasized, and feedback suggests the allowance looks generous on paper.
2K Insights
What We Do
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 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, 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, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, 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 encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
Why Work With Us
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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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