Lead Environment Artist

**Who We Are**

2K Games 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, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Lego Drive, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, 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.

**What We Need**

2K is looking for a passionate creative Lead Environment Artist to join our growing team. Having a key role collaborating closely with our Art Director, forging authentic and believable worlds that the players can enjoy for many years to come. Enjoy being responsible for the bigger picture of your field, but still possess a keen eye for details. Finding the little things that will make an everlasting impact for the game.

**What You'll Do**
- Collaborate with Leadership and game design teams to build the look of the environments and contribute to the overall game experience.
- Collaborate with a concept artist pushing the art quality while keeping consistent across all environments.
- Work hands-on by blocking out whole locations to levels with excellent understanding of environmental storytelling and player experience.
- Work in Unreal Engine 5, while actively following development of environment creation and pipelines in the industry while balancing performance.
- Interact with Tech Artists by defining workflows and content pipelines. You will be identifying and setting up standard methodologies for environmental art across the project.
- You are responsible for planning and coordinating your team's work delegating tasks and supporting your colleagues by mentoring and reviewing their work.
- Have the opportunity to Model & Texture a variety of Environment Assets (Hard Surface, Organic, Structural).

**What Will Make You a phenomenal Fit**:

- 8+ years of experience in the games, film, or animation industry.
- Previous experience leading art teams and experience shipping at least 2 AAA titles in a leadership position.
- Knowledge of Maya, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter/Designer, PBR Workflow, zBrush, and Photoshop.
- Have an understanding of basic architecture with a good sense of spatial composition and proportions.
- Self-starter and independent, able to take feedback and run with it.
- Ability to communicate to Leadership and Production their status, schedule, pace, and needs.
- Follow and collaborate with concept artists.
- Strong communication skills.

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