Art Producer, Characters and Environments (Intern) - NBA 2K

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

 

What We Need:

We are seeking an Art Producer (Intern) to join our development efforts on the NBA 2K franchise. We're looking for someone who's passionate about making great quality games, is willing to work hard and help the team stay organized and on track. Within this role, you will be responsible for supporting a team to reach the project's ambitions in terms of quality and schedule.

 

What You Will Do:

• Assist team lead in managing feature set, priorities, assignments and schedules
• Coordinate the flow of information between departments regarding deadlines, assignments and priorities on a daily and weekly process.
• Keep the internal tracking systems up-to-date with meeting/discussion notes, tasks, assignees, priorities, due dates and statuses
• Effectively communicate priorities, issues and pertinent information to your team and other parties involved
• Anticipate and communicate issues from your team to the team lead
• Compile and send outsourcing packages as well as creating contracts for them and determining the budget
• Support the team with logistics coordination for all art/game assets
• Track approvals and reviews and ensure that subsequent teams receive feedback through Shotgun
• Responsible for receiving and tracking art requests from multiple teams
• Troubleshoot, proactively identify, and quickly execute on production issues and/or inefficiencies
• Adept at managing and prioritizing requests from multiple departments and leads in a timely manner 
• Comfortable interacting with people with different experience and skill levels 
• Day to day will include looking for a high volume of art references from various sources and keeping them organized for the art team

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

• Student or recent graduate specializing in game development or film
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Possess very strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse personalities
• Familiarity with Shotgrid, Perforce, Confluence, Test Track Pro, Excel, Google Drive
• Passion for video games (not just ours!)

 

This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $20p/hr. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $20p/hr. Washington: $20p/hr. New Jersey: $20p/hr. British Columbia: $24 p/hr CAD. 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. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com