Publisher Creative Director - 2K Games

Description

Publisher Creative Director - 2K Games


2K Games seeks a skilled Publisher Creative Director to lead the creative development of projects from inception to release across multiple studios.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


-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.

-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).

-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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:


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


Skills:


-Excellent organization and project management skills.

-Strong leadership, mentorship and conflict resolution skills.

-Excellent interpersonal and 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.


REPORTS TO: VP of Product Development

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