.Who We Are2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K's portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization, Marvel's Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don't meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!ResponsibilitiesLead the Lighting team, which includes maintaining consistency across the department, providing direction and feedback, ensuring all team members understand their role in the department and know what is expected of them.Supervise implementation of lighting across various projects, environments, levels, and scenes to help enhance the visual appeal, atmosphere, mood, and gameplay.Work with on and off-site Level Designers, Environment Artists, Visual Effects Artists, and team leads to provide creative lighting solutions across various games.Work closely with Creative and Art Directors to establish visual standards and lighting style guide.Collaborate with global Engineering, Tech Art, and development teams to debug issues, solve and help guide future technology set standards and ensure lighting effects are visually appealing while maintaining acceptable frame rates and performance metrics.Work with department leads to build asset viewer maps and establish standards for content creation that follow PBR standards.Work closely with department manager to provide mentorship and coaching for Lighting team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career development, performance evaluations, and goal-setting.RequirementsIn-depth knowledge of real-time "AAA" lighting experience.A strong portfolio that demonstrates experience lighting environments and characters for AAA games.Demonstrated proficiency with PBR is a must