Technical Art Grad Program — Cary, NC (21 Months)

2K Early Careers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

2K Games’ Technical Art Graduate Program in Cary, North Carolina, is a 21-month entry program beginning Summer 2027. You’ll rotate across studios like Hangar 13, HB Studios, Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Small Axe, and Gearbox, delivering across four specializations and building the tools artists use daily.

Foundation training runs on Unreal Engine, Maya, Python, and Perforce. You arrive with one or two of these tools and learn the rest as you progress, with rotations shaped by project timelines and

Qualifications

• Outstanding portfolio showing work across game art, tooling, scripts, or rigs.
• Two essentials: a strong portfolio plus some scripting ability.
• Curiosity, persistence, and communication are highly valued.
• Education in Game Art, Animation, VFX, Technical Art, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Recent graduates eligible January 2025 to June 2027; exceptions possible.
• Experience with mod work, game jams, university projects, or freelance work is relevant.

Skills

Portfolio

Scripting

Unreal Engine

Education

Game Art or related field

Tools

Maya

Blender

Houdini

Unreal Engine

Substance

Job description

2K Games’ Technical Art Graduate Program in Cary, North Carolina, is a 21-month entry program beginning Summer 2027. You’ll rotate across studios like Hangar 13, HB Studios, Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Small Axe, and Gearbox, delivering across four specializations and building the tools artists use daily.

Foundation training runs on Unreal Engine, Maya, Python, and Perforce. You arrive with one or two of these tools and learn the rest as you progress, with rotations shaped by project timelines and