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2K · 20 hours ago

Character Artist, Clothing (Temp) - NBA 2K

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$38/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios, known for its critical acclaim and commercial success. The NBA 2K character team is looking for an experienced character modeler to create game assets such as players, coaches, and clothing, contributing to one of the most beloved franchises in video game history.

Developer APIsPublishingSoftwareSportsVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Texture editing

Creating photorealistic real-time game models, UVs and textures

Work with scan data to extract information into game models

Receive and incorporate feedback from art directors

Integrating character assets into the game engine

Troubleshooting and QCing character assets for the game engine

Collaborate with other dependent departments to complete character assets

Learn Shotgrid project management tool

Attend team meetings

Qualification

MayaSubstance Painter3D sculpting softwarePhotorealistic modelingCharacter art pipelinesProject management toolAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

3+ years working in modeling for films or games

Advanced proficiency in Maya, Substance painter and a 3D sculpting software (Zbrush, Mudbox, etc.)

A portfolio that showcases real-time photoreal clothing

Ability to produce photorealistic models and textures

Ability to pivot quickly with constantly changing priorities and tasks

Has strong communication skills and great attention to detail

Thorough understanding of character art pipelines with a strong interest in furthering next gen techniques

Benefits

Bonus

Equity awards

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

2K

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2K is a development studio that develops and publishes sports-based video games. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software.

Founded in 2005

Novato, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://2k.com

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