Lead Technical Artist - Tools and Pipeline at 2K. About the role We are on the lookout for an exceptional Lead Technical Artist to take charge of developing efficient content pipelines and production tools for our exciting projects. This role is pivotal in defining workflows and creating tools that enhance production efficiency, acting as a crucial intermediary between artists, engineers, and design teams. Your leadership will enable art teams to create high-quality assets while facilitating rapid iterations throughout the development process.

Key facts

Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom; Brno, South Moravian, Czechia Engagement: Permanent Team: Hangar 13

What you’ll do

- Design and oversee the implementation of scalable content pipelines across various disciplines, including environments, characters, animations, vehicles, materials, visual effects, and cinematics.
- Develop and deploy custom tools, scripts, and workflows aimed at improving efficiency, reducing errors, and standardizing the integration of assets.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5's editor and optimize asset processing workflows.
- Work closely with content creators to ensure that the established pipelines are user-friendly and meet production needs effectively.
- Set and promote best practices for asset versioning, content validation, and automated build processes to streamline production.
- Lead and mentor your team, establishing high standards for quality and productivity, while providing ongoing feedback to support their growth and development.
- Coordinate with production teams to prioritize development tasks, manage schedules, and allocate resources effectively.
- Collaborate with outsourcing partners to define pipeline specifications and ensure seamless integration of external content into the production workflow.

Requirements

- Extensive experience in the gaming industry, having played a significant role in at least two shipped AAA titles.




- Proven track record as a Senior or Lead Technical Artist, particularly with a focus on tools and pipelines.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Unreal Engine 5's editor, including its content pipeline, Blueprints, and asset workflows.
- Proficient in scripting or programming languages such as Python, C++, or C#, with a strong emphasis on framework design and implementation.
- Solid understanding of version control systems like Perforce, as well as build and automation tools such as Jenkins, Unreal Build Tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Exceptional problem‑solving skills, along with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Nice to have

- Experience with automated content validation and performance profiling tools to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Familiarity with large-scale open-world production pipelines in Unreal Engine 5, including features like World Partition, data layers, and Hierarchical Level of Detail (HLODs).
- Background in integrating procedural workflows using tools such as Houdini and Substance Designer.
- Knowledge of shader and material pipeline integration and optimization techniques.
- Experience managing outsourcing efforts and supporting pipelines across distributed teams for effective collaboration.

Practical notes

Candidates should be prepared to work onsite at one of our studios for a minimum of three days each week.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

META Company: 2K Title: Lead Technical Artist - Tools and Pipeline Listed location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom; Brno, South Moravian, Czechia

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Lead Technical Artist to join a dynamic team at 2K, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our game development processes.

Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the quality and efficiency of our production pipelines, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to our players.

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📌 Lead Technical Artist - Tools and Pipeline (Brighton)
🏢 2K
📍 Brighton