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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, 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!
What We Need:
Global Services are diverse teams of specialists offering varied services from more than 8 geographical locations. Our creative development group is seeking a Lead Producer with AAA Production experience who is ready for the challenge of Leading our Production teams in several AAA projects.
This position will require working closely with our Production and Management teams in Valencia, as well as other 2K development teams all over the world. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about making high quality games. In this position, you will be at the forefront of leading teams and projects of our Global Services studios.
What you will be doing:
- Supervise creative development production process and continually improve production processes based on effective metrics.
- Support and lead execution on creative development strategies.
- Help troubleshoot and balance resources based in project needs.
- Review development scope, resources, and development roadmaps and plans to fulfill the projects schedules and adjust as necessary.
- Lead efforts to develop mentoring plans to foster growth.
- Lead reviewing cycles and personal development goals.
- Work closely with the creative development Studio Directors to maintain regular updates and help resolving potential challenges.
- Understand requirements and critical timelines. Collaborate with game teams across 2K to balance dependencies, deliveries, and output targets.
- Build effective projects' organizational structures and continually adjust based on need.
- Anticipate and identify risks and setbacks in organization and development; enact plans for course correction.
What would make you successful:
- 7+ years in AAA game production and have shipped 3+ AAA games from inception to release.
- Formal experience and knowledge in production and project management.
- Analytical approach to problem solving with a strong desire to find measurable improvement.
- Excellent coaching skills and Emotional IQ to read the team and create a positive environment in the workplace.
- Strong communication, trust, and relationship building skills
- Love for games!
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.
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