Who We Are

Founded in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're building a world-class team at our new Vancouver, BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas, technical excellence, and creative collaboration. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision.

If you’re interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team, we encourage you to apply! What We Need Our studio is looking for an experienced Gameplay Animator (12-month contract) who has a high quality bar and a passion for replicating authentic sports behaviors. In this role, you will work closely with AI and Animation Engineers, Designers and Producers to implement authentic sports behaviors to build highly polished world – class gameplay for what will be the next massive sports franchise in our industry.

What You Will Do

Collaborate as a professional in a multidisciplinary game development environment Participate in review/feedback process both in source animation and gameplay contexts.

Requirements

Collaborate with Design Leads to define the animation needs and create the design for animation based features Collaborate with Engineers and Designers to influence the technical implementation of features in order to build the strongest feature possible Collaborate with the Animation Director to understand, and deliver on, the quality bar for the animations that you create Collaborate with the Design Lead and Engineering team to implement your features in engine Champion animation quality and authenticity within your features, bringing the animation perspective to all decision making Occasionally contribute elements such prototype assets, sketches, layouts and other elements for game/cinematic previsualization Provide task estimations with regard to animation work. ) Subject matter expert in human movement pertaining to professional sport The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $60,700 and CAD $89,860 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Compensation

package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Benefits

at the Company, including: 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