Principal Character Technical Artist
San Mateo, California, United States•Remote
Posted 1 day ago
Last seen 7 hours ago
Active
Remote
full-time
Art - 31st Union
$163,400 and $241,880 per year
Job Summary
Join 2K Games as a Principal Character Technical Artist to drive the visual fidelity and technical innovation of characters in a AAA multiplayer action game. Leverage your expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and DCC applications to shape character pipelines and mentor a talented team.
About this job
This Principal Character Technical Artist role is vital for a free-to-play AAA multiplayer action game, focusing on expanding creative possibilities for playable characters. You will master DCC applications, Unreal Engine 5, rigging, and complex character pipelines, informing design with technical foresight. Responsibilities include creative partnership, technical innovation, pipeline architecture, performance optimization, and mentoring a team of technical artists.
Requirements
- 8+ years of game development experience
- At least 3 years in a Senior or Principal Technical Artist role on a shipped AAA title
- Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprints, Control Rig, Niagara, and physics/cloth simulation
- Expert proficiency in standard DCCs (Maya, Blender, Houdini)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, C++, or VEX) for tool and pipeline development
- Exceptional understanding of human anatomy, facial/skeletal rigging, weight painting, and procedural animation techniques
- Bonus: Experience working on live-service, free-to-play, or multiplayer action games
Benefits & Perks
- Bonus and/or equity awards
- Eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- Paid parental and compassionate leave
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- Family planning support through Maven
- Commuter benefits
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
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