2K · 23 hours ago
Principal Technical Artist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $220K/yr2K is a global video game company known for its influential game development studios and portfolio of popular titles. The Principal Technical Artist will drive R&D pipelines across all art disciplines, partnering with engineers to design user-friendly tools that enhance artistic fidelity and efficiency.
Developer APIsPublishingSoftwareSportsVideo Games
Responsibilities
Lead Pipeline Innovation: Design R&D tools for automated character rigging, environment world-building, and volumetric VFX
Optimize & Automate: Identify bottlenecks and implement predictive R&D models to eliminate repetitive tasks and maximize developer efficiency
Ensure Artistic Control: Design tool UI/UX that prioritizes manual fine-tuning, ensuring outputs meet exacting aesthetic standards
Define Aesthetic Targets: Collaborate with Directors to establish the "ground truth" data required to train R&D models
Scale & Mentor: Document and share production-ready R&D workflows across the broader 2K studio community
Qualification
Required
Shipped at least one AAA title as a Principal or Senior Technical Artist (UE5 and Console experience preferred)
Hands-on experience applying Machine Learning or Generative Systems to 3D content
Expert-level mastery of Unreal Engine's rendering architecture, shaders, and materials
Proficiency in Python for tool development and experience in procedural or character pipelines
A passion for replacing legacy workflows with scalable, R&D-driven solutions
Preferred
UE5 and Console experience
Benefits
Bonus and/or equity awards
Eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
14 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days)
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
Paid parental and compassionate leave
Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
Family planning support through Maven
Commuter benefits
Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
Company
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
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Phil Dixon
Chief Operating Officer
Darrell Gallagher
SVP, Studio Head
Recent News
2025-11-19
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