Principal Technical Artist

2 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States 2K Full time
Unlock Your Creativity as a Principal Technical Artist at 2K

Are you a creative problem solver with a passion for innovation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can push the boundaries of what's possible? We're seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Artist to join our team at 2K, where you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a lasting impact on the gaming industry.

About the Role

As a Principal Technical Artist, you'll be responsible for researching, defining, and improving artist pipelines, tools, and workflows. You'll work closely with stakeholders to interface with team members, drive collaborative projects, and troubleshoot issues to resolve them. Your expertise will be invaluable in helping us meet visual and technical standards, and you'll have the opportunity to mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research and define artist pipelines, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency and quality
  • Interface with stakeholders to drive collaborative projects and ensure successful outcomes
  • Troubleshoot issues and resolve them through robust, quality technical implementations
  • Participate in art asset reviews to identify technical concerns or risks
  • Mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise, instilling best practices
Requirements
  • Minimum ten years of professional experience in computer-generated art
  • Understanding of artist workflows, VFX authoring, Lighting theory, HDR pipeline, color theory, profiling, and/or optimizing for real-time rendering
  • Experience with HLSL, GLSL, or similar shader languages
  • Expertise in 3D math fundamentals
  • Proficient scripting/programming experience with Python, PyQT/PySide
  • Strong understanding of algorithm design and their inherent complexity
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with attention to reusability
Preferred Qualifications
  • Industry experience working on or shipping AAA titles
  • Programming experience with C++
  • Knowledge or experience in procedural asset creation like Houdini, Substance
  • Expert ability in 3D modeling DCCs such as Maya or equivalent

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and play, we encourage you to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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