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Job Summary

2K is seeking an Expert Technical Artist to bridge art and technology on our Burnaby, Canada team. You will own the art-to-engine pipeline, optimize assets for performance, and create high-quality shaders and materials to support our titles across platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust art pipelines from asset creation to in-engine integration.
Create and optimize shaders and materials, implement PBR workflows, and ensure consistent visuals across platforms.
Collaborate with art directors and engineers to optimize assets for performance and memory budgets.
Ensure assets import reliably into Unreal Engine and/or Unity; troubleshoot issues and build import/export tooling.
Develop tooling and automation (Python, scripting languages) to streamline workflows.
Profile and optimize assets for runtime performance; iterate on visuals based on feedback.
Document pipelines, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

5+ years as Technical Artist or related role in games.
Proficiency with Maya and Substance Painter/Designer; strong understanding of UVs, textures, lighting, and shading.
Deep knowledge of PBR, shaders, lighting, materials, LODs, and texture atlases.
Experience with Unreal Engine and/or Unity; ability to author materials and shaders (HLSL/GLSL) or equivalent.
Scripting experience (Python preferred; MEL/MAXScript or C# a plus).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for art quality and asset optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HDRP/URP pipelines or real-time rendering challenges.
Familiarity with Houdini or other content creation tools.
Experience with version control (Git) and build systems.

About 2K

2K is a leading video game publisher and developer known for a diverse portfolio of acclaimed titles. We value creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development opportunities and team events
Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative studio culture

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (on-site)

Education

Education: Optional

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