About the job
Who We Are
Established in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the latest independent studio under the 2K umbrella, dedicated to redefining the landscape of game development. Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, we aim to create a next-generation sports franchise that captivates players around the globe. Our mission is to assemble a talented team that thrives on innovative ideas, technical excellence, and collaborative creativity. If you're eager to embrace unique challenges and believe you have the skills to elevate our team, we invite you to apply!
What We Need
Do you have a passion for world-building and environmental storytelling? We are in search of a Senior Environment Artist who specializes in creating immersive and atmospheric environments that seamlessly combine storytelling, visual clarity, and technical precision.
What You’ll Do
- Craft high-quality 3D environments, encompassing both landscapes and architectural designs, while developing textures for both hard-surface and organic assets.
- Utilize Unreal Engine 5 to design captivating environments, harnessing its advanced tools to enhance visual fidelity.
- Optimize assets for performance without compromising artistic integrity.
- Collaborate with technical artists to enhance workflows and tackle technical challenges.
- Work closely with art, design, and narrative teams to refine visual direction, ensuring environments bolster gameplay and storytelling.
- Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to junior artists, nurturing a culture of growth and collaboration.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in video game development, including senior-level environment art contributions on at least two completed AAA titles.
- Expertise in Maya, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop, and PBR workflows.
- Thorough understanding of real-time rendering, optimization techniques, architectural fundamentals, proportions, and spatial composition.
- Self-driven and adaptable, capable of accepting feedback, independently problem-solving, and effectively communicating progress, schedules, and requirements to leadership and production.
- Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills, comfortable working alongside concept artists and cross-disciplinary teams.

