Gaming Full-Time Hybrid

Technical Artist

Company: 2K

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

2K is seeking a Technical Artist specializing in technical animation and character rigging to help create expressive, high-performance characters across multiple game projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced teams while contributing to world-class gaming experiences enjoyed by players worldwide.

Job Overview

The Technical Artist will collaborate with animation, character art, and engineering teams to develop scalable character systems, animation tools, and production workflows. You will play a key role in ensuring character assets perform efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards for gameplay and visual presentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Rig Development: Design, build, and maintain character rigs that support high-quality animation and real-time performance.
  • Tool Creation: Develop and support animation tools that improve workflow efficiency and production speed.
  • Technical Collaboration: Work closely with animators and character artists to solve rigging, skinning, deformation, and control challenges.
  • Optimization: Improve rigs, skeletons, and animation systems to meet platform, memory, and runtime requirements.
  • Animation Systems: Support animation state machines, blend trees, and runtime animation systems within game engines.
  • Documentation & Support: Create documentation for rigging standards, workflows, and technical procedures while troubleshooting production issues.

Qualifications

  • 3–4 years of professional experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Animator, or Character Rigger.
  • Strong understanding of character rigging, skinning, deformation systems, and animation workflows.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar modern game engines.
  • Proficiency with Unreal Control Rig and runtime animation systems.
  • Strong scripting skills using Python, MEL, or similar languages.
  • Experience with Maya or equivalent 3D DCC software.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Game Development, Computer Graphics, Technical Art, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • Training in character rigging, technical animation, or game engine workflows is beneficial.
  • Continuous learning and adaptation to evolving game development technologies are encouraged.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on globally recognized AAA game franchises.
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to experienced multidisciplinary development teams.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Supportive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

2K is looking for a skilled Technical Artist who can combine creativity and technical expertise to build high-quality character systems and animation tools. If you are passionate about rigging, technical animation, and game development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of the industry’s most recognized gaming franchises.

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