Visual Concepts
At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. Our studios across the globe commit to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need: Our Novato studio is looking for a Character Art Director to contribute to the next iteration of the legendary NBA 2K franchise. In this role, you will report to the Senior Art Director and lead the character team and pipeline.
What You Will Do:
Drive the visual direction and quality bar for all character assets, partnering with Art Leads and Directors to define the game’s visual identity, style guides, and documentation
Maintain high visual quality, accuracy, brand consistency and technical standards by reviewing and providing constructive feedback on assets
Collaborate with other Directors to establish best practices and streamline cross-functional workflows
Champion innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging tools, techniques, and pipelines through proactive R&D initiatives
Represent the Character Art team in technology and pipeline discussions, advocating for tools and processes that enhance creativity and efficiency
Lead and mentor the character art team through thoughtful feedback and reviews
Partner closely with Producers to track progress, assess priorities, and adapt plans as needed to meet production milestones
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
7+ years of proven experience in Character Art for video games, including 2+ years in a leadership role guiding teams and defining visual direction
A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in character design and the ability to establish and maintain a cohesive visual style, supported by strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance, and Photoshop
Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills, with experience collaborating closely with Design, Animation, Tech Art, Rigging, Engineering, and Production teams
Strong technical skills with deep understanding in real-time character pipelines, including skin, eye, and fabric
Experienced in mentoring artists, leading critiques, and partnering with production to track progress and adapt to shifting priorities, with fluency in task and asset management tools such as Shotgun/ShotGrid/Flow, or similar platforms
Ability to create high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and incorporate feedback from multiple collaborators across multiple teams
Love for video games and basketball – it helps!
Nice To Have:
Experience providing feedback on hair and cloth dynamics
Familiarity with Python or MEL scripting to enhance tools and workflows
This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.
Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $176,000 - $220,000 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $153,000 - 185,000 per year. Washington: $176,000 - $220,000 per year. New Jersey: $153,000 - 185,000 per year. British Columbia: $150,000 - $210,000 (CAD) per year. Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.
2K is an equal employment opportunity employer. 2K does not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against individuals based on any protected characteristic. If you have any questions about this policy, please connect with hr-dataprotection@take2games.com for support.
You acknowledge that your personal information will be collected and used by 2K based on the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants (the ‘Privacy Notice’), available at https://www.take2games.com/applicantprivacypolicy/. The Privacy Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your data rights (such as access, correction, or deletion). If you need more information, please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Privacy Notice.
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What We Need: Our Novato studio is looking for a Character Art Director to contribute to the next iteration of the legendary NBA 2K franchise. In this role, you will report to the Senior Art Director and lead the character team and pipeline.
What You Will Do:
Drive the visual direction and quality bar for all character assets, partnering with Art Leads and Directors to define the game’s visual identity, style guides, and documentation
Maintain high visual quality, accuracy, brand consistency and technical standards by reviewing and providing constructive feedback on assets
Collaborate with other Directors to establish best practices and streamline cross-functional workflows
Champion innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging tools, techniques, and pipelines through proactive R&D initiatives
Represent the Character Art team in technology and pipeline discussions, advocating for tools and processes that enhance creativity and efficiency
Lead and mentor the character art team through thoughtful feedback and reviews
Partner closely with Producers to track progress, assess priorities, and adapt plans as needed to meet production milestones
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
7+ years of proven experience in Character Art for video games, including 2+ years in a leadership role guiding teams and defining visual direction
A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in character design and the ability to establish and maintain a cohesive visual style, supported by strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance, and Photoshop
Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills, with experience collaborating closely with Design, Animation, Tech Art, Rigging, Engineering, and Production teams
Strong technical skills with deep understanding in real-time character pipelines, including skin, eye, and fabric
Experienced in mentoring artists, leading critiques, and partnering with production to track progress and adapt to shifting priorities, with fluency in task and asset management tools such as Shotgun/ShotGrid/Flow, or similar platforms
Ability to create high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and incorporate feedback from multiple collaborators across multiple teams
Love for video games and basketball – it helps!
Nice To Have:
Experience providing feedback on hair and cloth dynamics
Familiarity with Python or MEL scripting to enhance tools and workflows
This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.
Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $176,000 - $220,000 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $153,000 - 185,000 per year. Washington: $176,000 - $220,000 per year. New Jersey: $153,000 - 185,000 per year. British Columbia: $150,000 - $210,000 (CAD) per year. Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.
2K is an equal employment opportunity employer. 2K does not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against individuals based on any protected characteristic. If you have any questions about this policy, please connect with hr-dataprotection@take2games.com for support.
You acknowledge that your personal information will be collected and used by 2K based on the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants (the ‘Privacy Notice’), available at https://www.take2games.com/applicantprivacypolicy/. The Privacy Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your data rights (such as access, correction, or deletion). If you need more information, please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Privacy Notice.
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