Technical Stage Manager

Who We Are

2K 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 HB Studios and 2K SportsLab. 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K  renowned BioShock®️ Borderlands®️ Mafia Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises TopSpin 2K25 as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

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!
The 2K Mocap team - an efficient workhorse that produces motion capture audio and video assets for our developers and clients. We work in a world-class 50000 square foot facility with 4 stages a head scanner and a body scanner. We take great pride in our ability to capture clean solve retarget and deliver truly remarkable amounts of data at the highest quality. We love the art and technology of motion capture and have a lot of fun all while having a true team spirit.

We foster an environment based on honesty and integrity; being capable in oneself as well as having the ability to pick one another up. Succeeding together is the source of our strength.

What We Need

A dynamic individual dedicated to solving technical problems on our mocap stages and leading all teams at 2k Mocap in technical development.  2k Mocap Tech is a small and agile team which covers a very broad area of knowledge ranging from QCing and processing mocap data to software development.  Our bread and butter is QT based Python programs for automation but we also write C++ video tools specific tools for various Autodesk software APIs manage a MSSQL database maintain a fleet of Audio/Video/Mocap hardware and software and the list goes on.  Seasoned professionals of the mocap industry will understand.
This role requires you to work onsite in our Petaluma CA Mocap studio office location. 

What You’ll Do

As the Technical Stage Manager you will be tasked with leading in the development of the latest in Motion Capture technology but also continuously expanding your knowledge of programing audio/video production automation technology etc. You will also be tasked with leading a team of talented and motivated individuals passionate about the technical art of mocap and tool development. Needless to say you will learn a lot from us and we hope to learn a lot from you. You will also work closely with our production shop stage and operations at 2k Mocap ensuring that all hardware and software is functional and up to date and the studio is smoothly humming along.|

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• Experience leading and organizing a technical team of 5 or more people.
• Experience solving complex technical problems under pressure.
• Experience designing large mocap camera layouts focusing and aiming cameras and troubleshooting mocap systems.
• Experience using Motionbuilder Maya Shogun Motive and Unreal Engine as well as their associated APIs.
• Basic understanding of Python application development.
• The ability and desire to learn things you probably have never even thought you would ever need to know or care about.
• The ability and desire to work well with a team that loves to share ideas debate and innovate at a furious pace.

What Would Be Nice

• Experience using Giant Mocap System and Nuance.
• Experience with hardware development or low level C programming for hardware/software interfaces.
• Knowledge of Python and C++ based QT applications.
• Basic understanding of a game production pipeline.
• Basic SQL query writing and understanding of database functionality.
• Basic understanding of audio/video formats and frame accurate audio/video processing.

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123000 and $160000 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. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for employees in regular roles 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 provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) 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.
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What We Do

2K 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!

Why Work With Us

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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct open and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short it’s kinda awesome.

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