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 2K’s 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 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s 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 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!
What We Need:
Do you want to craft spectacular visual effects that breathe life into game worlds? Then, come join our team as a Senior VFX Artist. You'll be instrumental in crafting and implementing beautiful effects that define the mood and spectacle of our games. To thrive in this role, a proficient grasp of particle systems, material creation, modeling, and texturing is essential. A perfect blend of technical expertise and a creative eye will make our game worlds feel truly alive and dynamic.
What You'll Do:
- Conceptualize and implement spectacular VFX that align with the project's artistic vision.
- Take key VFX content from concept to completion, owning the work within the scope provided by the Lead VFX Artist.
- Collaborate across teams (art, engineering, and design) to seamlessly integrate VFX that support gameplay and deliver memorable moments.
- Bring your deep knowledge of Unreal to create high-performance effects that elevate our visual standards.
- Help build efficient pipelines for VFX creation and implementation, sharing expertise to elevate the team.
- Partner with production to manage tasks, ensuring work is delivered on schedule to meet deadlines.
What Will Make You A Great Fit:
- You have a portfolio that demonstrates a history of shipping high-quality VFX in a real-time environment in the games industry
- Experience working with real-time particle systems, shader development, lighting, and performance optimization.
- Solid understanding of DCCs such as Photoshop and Maya.
- Expertise in Unreal, including Niagara, the Material Editor, Sequencer, and Blueprint.
- A high level of artistry with expertise in form, color, movement, painting, texturing, and 3D modeling skills.
- A collaborative spirit with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Nice To Have:
- Experience with Houdini, EmberGen, or other simulation tools.
- Background in traditional art or animation.
- Experience working on multiplayer or live-service titles.
- Familiarity with PBR workflows and cross-platform development.
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.
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
- 5+ years within the video game industry in a VFX artist role
- Experience with real-time particle systems, shader development, lighting, and performance optimization
- Solid understanding of DCCs such as Photoshop and Maya
- Expertise in Unreal, including Niagara, the Material Editor, Sequencer, and Blueprint
- A high level of artistry with expertise in form, color, movement, painting, texturing, and 3D modeling skills
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted across official materials. Feedback suggests these programs are well‑regarded and contribute meaningfully to total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, generous PTO, sick time, volunteer time, and a company‑wide end‑of‑year break are commonly described, with parental and compassionate leave also included. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth supports work‑life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources (mental‑health tools, fitness reimbursements, onsite amenities) pair with day‑to‑day perks like catered meals, snacks, commuter benefits, and access to company games. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance the overall package.
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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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