Senior Visual Effects Specialist

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2K Full time

Company Overview

At 2K, we're passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences that inspire and captivate players worldwide. As a global video game company, our portfolio includes critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Lego Drive, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization, Marvel's Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

About the Role

We're seeking an accomplished Technical Artist to join our team in Vancouver, BC. This role requires experience in bridging the gap between engineering and art teams, handling technical art challenges, and collaborating with artists to improve game aesthetics using Unreal Engine 5.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the art team to enhance game visuals, ensuring seamless integration with engineering efforts.
  • Develop exporter tools, UE Blueprints, and shaders, maintaining optimal performance while addressing technical art issues.
  • Partner with leads and artists to establish efficient content workflows and tool development.
  • Communicate daily with all teams to ensure technical art aligns with project goals.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Technical Artist with 4+ years of experience and at least 1 AAA shipped title (preferably in Unreal Engine).
  • Experience with node-based shader networks, PBR workflows, CgFX, HLSL, or CG from a technical artist's perspective.
  • Proficiency in modern industry-standard 3D software, including Substance Designer/Painter, Houdini, and Maya.
  • Experience working with UE Blueprints building tools for Artists and basic understanding of Python or experience writing content tools for Maya.

What We Offer

The estimated salary range for this position is CAD $70,400 - CAD $105,600 per year, based on British Columbia's cost of living and industry standards. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to provide a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all employees feel valued and supported.



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