Creative Director Sports
Creative Director Sports
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$ 144000 - 215000
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Job Description
Who We Are:
2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of 2Ks portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA 2K renowned BioShock Borderlands Mafia Sid Meiers 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 dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need:
Were seeking a talented and passionate Creative Director (Art Director background) to join our inhouse Creative Services team focusing on 2Ks Sports titles such as NBA 2K WWE 2K PGATour 2K and TopSpin.
Reporting into the Global Creative Director of NBA 2K and Sports you would work on all things related to these franchises ranging from announce and launch campaigns social posts cover designs brand toolkits and everything in between.
Were looking for someone whos passionate about sports games and gaming culture with a strong knowledge of 2Ks sports titles and a deep understanding of current gaming culture and sports fandom.
What You Will Do:
Youre responsible for innovating and evolving the brand identities concepts and strategies for our games based on cultural triggers audience insights and business needs.
You will be working with a crossfunctional creative team including but not limited to:Associate Creative Directors Designers Writers Game Capture Artists Editors etc.
You will work with the Senior Creative Director of Sports to craft a compelling cohesive and coherent campaign work for our title launches.
You will oversee the visual development of the project encouraging input from team members but making final decisions on the visual quality style and mood of assets.
You will communicate the visual design and development of the project to the art team and production through art specifications style guides and discussions as well as set and approve the visual design and content for the project ensuring that the artistic style and content are innovative appropriate and consistent.
You will partner with the creative marketing production global marketing strategy gotomarket partnership and analytic teams to create worldclass creative. You will be a connector and problem solver.
You will innovate and create ideas with the creative teams across 2Ks sports portfolio.
You are participating and adding value to marketing strategies and planning while working together with producers to ensure onbudget and ontime creative delivery.
Guard elevate and embody 2Ks creative culture in every possible situation.
What Will Make You a Great Fit:
First things first: Youre able to work in a fastpaced business culture with the ability to pivot quickly.
You are not afraid to engage in handson creative projects. You enjoy concepting and have an eye for details.
Work on large brand campaigns is a must.
Excellent skills with Photoshop Adobe Creative Suite and Google Slides.
Broad traditional art skills in the areas of color theory composition form and graphic design.
Ability to elevate strategic thinking and planning.
Bachelors degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience and training.
9 years of professional experience in the creative field. At least 35 years of experience leading creative teams.
Experienced managerial skills coupled with the ability to optimize people processes
and craft.Excellent oral and written communications skills in global market language including meeting facilitation and presentations across multiple locations and time zones.
Ability to efficiently communicate complex concepts and topics to stakeholders wider organization and partners.
Bonus Points
Passion for and/or experience working in sports or sports gaming!
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 accounts.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $144000 and $215000 per Year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill 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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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
