Lead Environment Artist - 2K Marin

Description

Lead Environment Artist - 2K Marin

The Lead Environment Artist is responsible for the quality, management and on-time delivery of all levels and missions in the multi-SKU tactical shooter game XCOM. As Lead Environment Artist you will work directly with the Lead Level Designer, Lead Modeler, a team of experienced level architects and the Art Director to create a stunning world of alien invasion set against the backdrop of cold war 1960s America. As Lead Environment Artist you will directly manage and mentor a talented team of level architects and report directly to the Art Director in seeing XCOM to final (not to mention saving the planet in the process).

Job Responsibilities

· Manage the level team tasked with building large, multiple level, multi-SKU title

· Collaborate with the Leads and Directors in the development and completion of levels

· Ensure that all levels are compelling characters in themselves with a strong focus on set dressing, composition and mise-en-scene.

· Ensure that all levels have been optimized for performance and memory

· Sketch/Paint/Concept ideas for 3D game locations

· Work out the details and concept modular systems of architecture for multiple levels

· Mentor artist in layout and lighting levels in Unreal

· Work cross-discipline to ensure that gameplay and 3D space function harmoniously

· Work with Art director, Lead Modeler and concept artists to ensure artistic unity with the entire project

· Work with the production team to manage the schedule of all levels.

Requirements

Required Skills

· Proven leadership experience on shipped current generation console title(s)

· Possess a wealth of experience architecting and lighting assets and spaces for games

· Able to collaborate with production staff from other departments at a lead level

· Able to collaborate, challenge and motivate junior to senior level artists in the art department

· Can both give and take direction well

· Able to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes, often late in the process

· Self-motivated towards solving creative problems

· Able to communicate with other artists visually using quick thumbnail sketches or paintings

· Understand game-related concepts related to 3D space and possess a keen interest in the medium of videogames

Desired Skills / Extras

Extra Credit

· Experience with the Unreal Engine

· Fluency with 3D Studio Max and Photoshop

· Background in architecture or lighting

· 7+ years game industry experience

ABOUT 2K GAMES

2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness.

At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.

So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time!

Join our team today!

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