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Lead Level Artist

1 month, 3 weeks ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Design Lead
Design and User Experience
Game Development Photoshop
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2K

2K

2K is a top interactive entertainment company known for popular games like NBA 2K, BioShock, and Borderlands, offering engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms.

Internet Software & Services
10K-50K
Founded 2005
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Description

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of World Builders and Level Artists.
  • Partner with Art Leads, the Art Director, and Associate Art Director to maintain artistic consistency across the project.
  • Collaborate with Design and Narrative Leads to create immersive and believable environments.
  • Design and improve modular architecture systems for levels.
  • Provide objective, empathetic feedback and establish realistic development schedules.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the World Art Team.
  • Support the career growth, goal-setting, and performance development of artists on the team.
  • Create and manage asset lists with internal and external partner teams.
  • Coordinate workflow and interdisciplinary communication to support efficient world-building.
  • Work across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to help deliver the game world.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in internal game development with an emphasis on environmental art or level architecture.
  • At least 2 shipped titles, with UE5/UE4 preferred.
  • At least 1 shipped title in a leadership capacity; AAA titles preferred.
  • Prior experience leading artists and managing career growth, goal-setting, and performance.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate clearly across multiple disciplines and locations.
  • Knowledge of 3D Studio Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, and similar industry-standard tools.
  • Recent experience using industry-standard game editors, with UE5 preferred.
  • Experience with industry-standard asset management tools.
  • Knowledge of classic drawing and/or painting techniques and the ability to sketch ideas on paper.
  • Solid awareness of spatial composition, proportions, and basic architecture.
  • Comfort working in an iterative design environment.

Benefits

  • Expected base pay of $125,400 to $185,580 USD per year in California.
  • Potential bonus and/or equity awards.
  • Eligibility for the 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
  • 14 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid vacation time (15 to 25 days) or discretionary time off, depending on eligibility.
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per year.
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave.
  • Wellbeing programs, including mental health and other wellness support.
  • Family planning support through Maven.
  • Commuter benefits and fitness-related expense reimbursement.

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