Who We Are:
At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Orange County, Budapest, Shanghai, Seoul, and Austin are committed to artistry, technical innovation, and design 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 Austin studio is looking for a junior level 3D Artist to contribute to the next iteration of the legendary NBA 2K franchise.
What You Will Do:
- Work closely with other artists and team members to create the most incredible environments seen in a sports video game
- Sculpt, model, UV, texture, and create materials for AAA quality, photo-realistic environments and environmental props
- Surface and author materials in a PBR workflow
- Work closely with Art leadership to achieve amazing standards
- Learn from and grow with some of the top talent in the industry
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
- Skilled in every aspect of environment creation, using Zbrush and Maya/Max
- Strong technical skills with experience in real-time environment pipelines and efficient management of UVs and texture memory
- Self-aware, life learner, always keeping up with the latest technology, workflow tips and tools
- Can work to specification and to schedule, in an existing pipeline, and equally work with minimal instruction if needed
- Solid hard surface modeling skills
Nice to Have:
- 3+ years of experience in an artist role
- Python/Mel Scripting
- A love for basketball
Along with your application, please submit a portfolio or demo reel of professional or personal work samples, demonstrating successful understanding and application of industry standard practices.
Please note that Visual Concepts Entertainment and 2K Games never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. When emailing, only use VCentertainment.com and 2K.com accounts.
