ARTISTE TECHNIQUE - LOOKDEV / RENDU - Technical Artist - Lookdev

About the role

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 maultiple 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 We're looking for a mid-level Technical Artist who is passionate about building high-quality materials, improving performance, and creating tools that empower artists and developers. You'll collaborate closely with art, engineering, and production leadership across multiple titles and regions, contributing to shared pipelines while learning from experienced teams. This role offers the opportunity to grow your technical and creative skillset while helping shape content you're genuinely excited to create.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize material and shader workflows across multiple projects
• Profile and improve rendering, memory, and asset performance on target platforms
• Build and support artist-friendly tools to streamline content creation and iteration
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to translate visual goals into efficient technical solutions
• Help define best practices for materials, asset setup, and performance budgets
• Troubleshoot content and pipeline issues, providing clear documentation and guidance
• Support cross-studio teams by sharing tools, workflows, and technical standards
• What Will Make You A Great Fit
• 3-4 years of professional experience as a Technical Artist or in a closely related role
• Strong understanding of real-time rendering, materials, shaders, and asset optimization
• Experience working with modern game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar)
• Proficiency with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C#, or HLSL
• Solid knowledge of 3D art pipelines, including modeling, texturing, and asset integration
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members

Requirements

• Experience with Houdini for procedural tools or content generation
• Familiarity with machine learning or data-driven workflows (e.g., PyTorch)
• Advanced shader development experience (custom lighting models, VFX, or compute shaders)
• Experience with additional DCC tools such as Substance Designer/Painter, Maya, or Blender
• Background working on multi-platform titles (PC, console, or mobile)
• Interest in automation, pipeline scalability, and long-term tool maintenance
• 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.
• Qui nous sommes:
• What You'll Do
• Develop, maintain, and optimize material and shader workflows across multiple projects
• Profile and improve rendering, memory, and asset performance on target platforms
• Build and support artist-friendly tools to streamline content creation and iteration
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to translate visual goals into efficient technical solutions
• Help define best practices for materials, asset setup, and performance budgets
• Troubleshoot content and pipeline issues, providing clear documentation and guidance
• Support cross-studio teams by sharing tools, workflows, and technical standards
• What Will Make You A Great Fit
• 3-4 years of professional experience as a Technical Artist or in a closely related role
• Strong understanding of real-time rendering, materials, shaders, and asset optimization
• Experience working with modern game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar)
• Proficiency with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C#, or HLSL
• Solid knowledge of 3D art pipelines, including modeling, texturing, and asset integration
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members

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