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Motion Capture Props Fabricator

Who We Are

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, 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, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, 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 are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need:

The 2K MoCap studio’s shop is looking for a new fabricator with a focus in metal working and stage carpentry to fill 1 year contracted position working to support our dynamic shoot schedule. We provide production support for two motion capture stages , building out environments and props.

We have a small fabrication team that works together to get set pieces made in an efficient and timely manner from conception to use on stage. Fabricators must be safe and comfortable using various saws, power tools, and building techniques. You will need to be good at taking direction and willing to adapt to sudden requests.

Past work in a theater/film production is a major plus. This is a fast-paced environment with multiple projects with their own specific needs. We are filming motion capture, requiring a specific type of finishing work: good, solid, and safe surfaces for talent to interact with are very important; as well as faux painting, fine woodworking, and visual realness.

General Responsibilities:

• Construct props and set pieces for stage use
• Work efficiently both independently and with a team
• Industry standard methodologies regarding safety procedures
• Able to read and interpret build designs
• Must be organized, diligent, and have an eye for quality
• Willingness to modify builds as needed
• Comfortable working in a fast pace environment and adaptable to changes
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness throughout the day
• Uphold a professional work environment
• Comfortable learning and operating a scissor lift

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

A great fit for our team has a positive personality and enjoys their work. We like folks that abide by and encourage teammates to work in a safe and constructive environment. We are an easy-going bunch that enjoys personalities with the knowledge of how to conduct themselves professionally and relish collaboration. Some of our work is fairly simple, but we appreciate the more ambitious builds and find inspiration in the troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years metal working experience in a scenic/prop environment
• 1+ years of other fabrication experience
• Woodwork, upholstery, sewing, 3D printing, CNC operating, etc
• Must be dependable and flexible to work on studio/shop needs
• Able to lift 65lbs
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Working knowledge of email and Microsoft office suit

Bonus Points

• Experience with performance-based builds such as Theatre/Film
• Experience with plastics, fabric, puppets, and paint
• Experience and interest with other production fields: 3D printing, CNC,
• Robotics, Machining, Rigging, electrics, etc

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