Jobs

2K Sports is looking for talented people who are passionate about games to fill the following roles at the Visual Concepts.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Shanghai, China

Posted: January 10, 2012

Job Responsibilities

Widely regarded as one of the world’s top video game studios, Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of TakeTwo Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) seeks Software Engineers to join its rising development effort in Shanghai, China. Visual Concepts is best known for some of the world’s greatest sports videogames, including the world’s #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise, NBA 2K. Now, top software engineers can join Visual Concepts and help launch and continue to evolve and innovate in the next revolution in sports gaming specifically for the Chinese and Asian markets, NBA 2K Online. NBA 2K Online is already garnering significant consumer and public attention in China.

This is an opportunity to work on the world’s best sports videogame simulations, use leading edge Visual Concepts technology and learn from some of the very brightest and most experienced minds in the videogame industry. Enjoy a culture dedicated to gaming and technical excellence. Receive competitive compensation. Earn the opportunity to participate in work exchange programs at the Northern California studio. Visual Concepts is aggressively expanding into Asia.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Have shipped at least one commercial videogame product
High proficiency in C/C++
Experience in either graphics/rendering, or gameplay/AI
Able to diagnose and solve problems quickly and independently
Able to learn and master complicated code systems
Able to write clean, bug free, well documented and efficient code
Passion for videogames
Good team player
English a plus but not necessary

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: January 10, 2012

Job Description

Widely regarded as one of the world’s top video game studios, Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) seeks Software Engineers to join its ongoing and best in industry development efforts across a multitude of platforms. Visual Concepts is best known for some of the world’s greatest sports videogames, including the world’s #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise, NBA 2K.

Top software engineers can join Visual Concepts and achieve career defining roles in the next generation of sports gaming. Learn and contribute to leading edge technology. Enjoy a culture dedicated to gaming and technical excellence. Be a part of a global development organization that includes Visual Concepts studios in Marin County, California, Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science
High proficiency in C/C++
Deep understanding of object oriented programming
Able to diagnose and solve problems quickly and independently
Able to learn and master complicated code systems
Able to write clean, bug free, well documented and efficient code
Passion for videogames
Good team player

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

SENIOR ANIMATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: January 10, 2012

Job Description

Join the next generation of technology and innovative excellence at Visual Concepts, one of the world’s most recognized and well regarded leaders in sports video gaming. Visual Concepts is seeking a senior level candidate with demonstrable passion for and experience in animation technology to participate in Visual Concepts’ ongoing evolution of realism in sports franchises, including the world’s #1 rated and #1 selling NBA 2K series. The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a deep understanding of animation methodologies and leading technical trends, and a passion for helping create software that is ultimately indistinguishable from real life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Master’s Degree preferred
Shipped at least two commercial videogame titles in an animation software engineering role
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of motion simulation and animation techniques
Strong familiarity with the major animation packages in use in the industry, and experience writing plugins for such systems
The deep desire to push the boundaries of what is possible in animation in games currently
Familiarity with animation system programming, having written or at least heavily modified an existing animation engine
Strong math background with an enjoyment of complicated mathematical formulations
High proficiency in C/C++
Deep understanding of object oriented programming
Able to diagnose and solve problems quickly and independently
Able to learn and master complicated code systems
Able to write clean, bug free, well documented and efficient code
Passion for videogames
Good team player

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

UI DESIGNER

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: January 10, 2012

Job Description

Widely regarded as one of the world’s top video game studios, Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) seeks a UI Designer to play a pivotal role in the reimagination of user interface design for the next generation of Sports Gaming.

The term "user interface" in video games continues to grow in its meaning beyond the earliest concepts of menus and icons. It is the connection between user and game, between user and user, and between user and world at large, and the difference between an "average" user interface and a "great" user interface is the difference between so so experiences and true excellence and amazement. Visual Concepts offers the gifted and passionate trendsetter the opportunity to play a critical role in the reinvention of the "user interface" for future generations of games, including the #1 rated and #1 selling and perennially excellent NBA 2K and 2K Sports franchises. The successful candidate will bring a unique eye for clarity in interfaces and intuitive designs, and a creative passion for reaching new frontiers in UI and the way in which we interact within the digital world around us, and will work closely with artists, game designers, engineers and technologists to reimagine interfaces for the future and create exciting new ways to play games across multiple platforms and devices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in media or creative arts, or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of the principles of human interaction with digital product
Proven experience in multiple commercial projects with demonstrable excellence in UI design
Solid visualization and design skills and the ability to define and communicate ideas clearly and robustly
Demonstrable mastery of the subtle nuances of interface and organization in a web, applications, tablet and mobile
A creative thinker with the desire to set new trends in user interface in gaming
Good team player
Avid gamer a plus

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

SENIOR ONLINE PRODUCER

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: February 9, 2012

Job Description

Widely regarded as one of the world’s top video game studios, Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) seeks a Senior Online Producer to play a pivotal role in the continuing advancement of sports online gaming heading into the next generation.

The Senior Online Producer will bring prior experience launching, supporting and operating online technology, infrastructure and features for commercially successful, large scale online video game titles. The Senior Online Producer will oversee the planning, execution, deployment, expansion, management and support of such titles, supervising development personnel across multiple studios and serving as the primary point of contact with operations staff. The successful candidate will have proven mastery in all of the relevant areas of expertise, including scalability, reliability, security, database architecture, QOS considerations, network performance, latency, social networks, mobile access and so on. Reporting to the VP of Product Development for 2K Sports, this is an opportunity to join a world class organization and help define and achieve substantial global objectives for Visual Concepts’ award winning sports franchises, including the world’s #1 rated and #1 selling NBA 2K.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as IT or CS Minimum 5 years of experience in the planning, development and release of online enabled videogames, software or platforms
Deep understanding of online infrastructure best practices and methodologies including performance, scalability, reliability and security needs and considerations
Strong organizational, management and execution skills with prior experience at a senior or director level of responsibility
Strong communication skills
Highly organized, problem solving personality
Avid gamer a plus

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

SOCIAL GAMING ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: February 9, 2012

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee day to day development activities, ensuring team is on task and within budget and reviewing and approving milestones
Handle coordination with marketing, QA, licensing and legal clearance
Analyze user and telemetry data on a daily basis, paying attention to consumer attraction, usage, trends, churn, retention, and monetization
Effectively transfer information gleaned from data analysis into development objectives, updates, fixes and releases to maximize consumer activity, retention, virality and monetization
Serve as the continuous triumvirate between development, marketing and operations staff to ensure ongoing positive trending in usage and growth patterns of the product

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree conducive to product development
Minimum 2 years of experience in social gaming and free to play gaming
Good understanding of product development and a creative eye for quality
Understanding of the dynamics of user attraction, retention and monetization and microtransctions
Understanding of data modeling and how to collect, analyze, interpret and extrapolate user data and telemetry
Strong communication and organization skills
Proactive and problem solving personality
Avid social gamer

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

WEB SOFTWARE ENGINEER

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: February 9, 2012

Job Description

Recently ranked the world’s “most consistent developer”*, Visual Concepts is the award winning studio known for 2K Sports and its unparalleled innovation, realism and total commitment to excellence. Visual Concepts is best known for the world’s #1 basketball franchise 10 years in a row, NBA 2K, as well as NHL and MLB franchises. Visual Concepts continues to seek top engineers to join Visual Concepts and help create the next revolution in sports gaming.

This is an opportunity to work on the world’s best sports videogame simulations, use leading edge Visual Concepts technology and learn from some of the brightest and most experienced minds in the videogame industry. Help create the next generation of online play for the 2K Sports series of video games through web based interfaces and content for community, multiplayer and ingame features and functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

1-4 years relevant experience
Experience in HTML, Javascript frameworks, SQL and PHP/JSP
Ajax and Flash development experience a plus
Strong experience in user interface design and implementation a must
Experience creating complex web forms, database driven applications
Strong experience in user interface design and implementation a must
Able to diagnose and solve problems quickly and independently
Interest in sports and sports videogames
Experience in game development a plus but not required
Passion for videogame
Good team player

Contact
Please send resume to Brooke.Grabrian@2kgames.com.

ART DIRECTOR

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: February 9, 2012

Job Description

Widely regarded as one of the world’s top video game studios, Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) seeks a brilliant, talented, passionate, visionary Art Director to join our Novato team in creating the next critically acclaimed title. A big picture people person who thrives on the challenge of coming up with a continuous stream of fresh, new ideas while leading our incredibly talented team toward unparalleled success!

SUMMARY: Direct the creation of artwork and sets the creative direction for software products.

Responsibilities

Set artistic direction for a group of products and oversee its implementation into product art, animation, and interface configuration.
Direct the development of computer art produced both internally and/or by independent developers.
Develop and ensure quality assurance protocols for artwork.
Review and approve artists’ work and serves as internal art critic.
Set and approve the visual design and content for the project during preproduction, ensuring that the artistic style and content are innovative, appropriate, and consistent.
Oversee the visual development of the project, encouraging input from team members but making final decisions on the visual quality, style, and mood of assets.
Communicate the visual design and development of the project to the art team and client through verbal discussions, art specifications, and style guides, including environmental design, character design, prop design, graphic design, lighting, special effects, and reference material.
Visually direct and mentor the artists on the team before and during production through discussions, style guides, and reviews of their work.
Works closely with the Lead Artist and other leads to maximize aesthetic innovation, quality, and art resources, while assuring adherence to budget constraints.
Works directly with producers to help visualize and develop game designs.
Contribute to the creation, definition, and development of character designs, background drawings, and other art aspects of games.
Maintain and communicate a strong knowledge of innovative game production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to project goals.

Requirements

5+ years posteducational experience in 2D and 3D art production.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is necessary.
Experience in directing the artistic aspects of a software product.
Knowledge of gaming industry art styles and trends.
Willingness to learn new software tools and technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of self direction.
Ability to work in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraints.
Game experience preferred.
Excellent art and animation skills with expertise in Maya, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, or other technologies utilized in the production of game art.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Proven management and teambuilding skills.

Contact
Please send resume to Katie.Nelson@2kgames.com

Technical Artist

2K Sports - Visual Concepts, Novato, CA

Posted: February 9, 2012

Job Description

Requirements

Proficient in Python
Knows how to write parsers (export tools)
Understand Object Oriented Programming
MEL
Maya 2009/2012 Pipeline
SVN Also know how to set up and manage SVN Server/backup scripts/hooks
C# A lot of our standalone apps written by engineers here are done in C# (AniViewer, BuildBuddy, etc..)
Proficient in PHP
Proficient in Javascript – know jQuery Library
MySQL Database/Backup routines
HTML and CSS
Know/Understand MVC (Model view controller) Design Pattern
Understand Object Oriented Programming

Contact

Please send resume to Katie.Nelson@2kgames.com