Principal Animator
2K(27 days ago)
About this role
A technical leadership role defining high-fidelity character systems for players and NPCs across 2K’s AAA titles. The position leads research and development efforts to advance animation quality and reduce iteration friction, partnering closely with art and engineering teams. The role helps shape long-term character technology and ensures performances meet 2K’s cinematic and gameplay quality standards.
Required Skills
- Motion Synthesis
- Motion Matching
- Procedural Physics
- Facial Performance
- Rigging
- Skinning
- Blendshapes
- FACS
- Control Rig
- Anim Blueprints
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About 2K
2k.com2K is a global video game publisher that produces and markets interactive entertainment across consoles, PC, and mobile. It publishes titles in today’s most popular genres — shooters, action, role‑playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment — and is known for major franchises such as NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, BioShock, and XCOM. Working with internal and external development studios, 2K supports live services, DLC, and post‑launch content with a focus on high production values and community engagement.