2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers including smartphones and tablets. 2K is a leading publisher of today’s most popular gaming genres and most well-known for critically acclaimed game franchises like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Bioshock, Borderlands, Evolve, XCOM and the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization.

What We Need:

A skilled Creative Director to lead the creative development of projects from inception to release across multiple studios.

What You Will Do:

Work closely with Studio Creative Directors to help form and guide the creative direction of original game content for multiple projects across multiple studios.
Work closely with Marketing to ensure effective promotion and distribution of multiple projects.
Ensures 2K Video exceeds expectations for quality in all creative pursuits
Serve as a key contributor in setting the long-term creative vision for 2K Games.
Evaluate product submissions and play a leading role in contract negotiations.
Guide all studio projects to successful completion.
Implement processes to improve the predictability and reduce the risk of developing multiple projects simultaneously.
Work closely with the studios for each project to help identify potential problems and manage critical tradeoffs within the production triangle (cost, quality, schedule).
Collaborates with fellow leaders to improve processes and protocols across the department
Continuously improve creative processes and best practices.
Develop and maintain productive relationship with external partners, vendors, and contractors.
Ensure communication and cross team coordination within local studios and between worldwide studio locations.

Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit: 

Passion and talent for connecting audiences with ideas through visual storytelling.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Strong leadership, mentorship and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage to and deliver on hard product deadlines with fast development cycles while maintaining high product quality.
Detailed knowledge of interactive entertainment industry allowing for innovative concepts and promotion of new ideas.
Innovative thinker with creative problem solving skills.
Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools.
Demonstrated track record of making the right choices to deliver successful projects.
Adept at building relationships throughout the organization.
Open to and available to go native with studios for extended periods of time.

Additional Skills of Benefit:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
9+ years of combined experience in internal or external game development in both Design and Production roles.
Experience with AAA titles preferred.