Associate Creative Producer, Core at 2K

<p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-49" data-path-to-node="2"><span data-path-to-node="2,0">At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="101"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="101">NBA® 2K</em></strong>, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="184"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="184">BioShock®</em></strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="195"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="195">Borderlands®</em></strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="209"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="209">Mafia</em></strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="216"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="216">Sid Meier’s Civilization®</em></strong>, and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="247"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="247">XCOM®</em></strong>, as well as fan favorites<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="279"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="279">WWE® 2K</em></strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="288"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="288">TopSpin®</em></strong>, and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="302"><em data-path-to-node="2,0" data-index-in-node="302">PGA TOUR® 2K</em></strong></span><span data-path-to-node="2,2">. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre</span><span data-path-to-node="2,4">.</span></p> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-50" data-path-to-node="3"><span data-path-to-node="3,0">Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2">.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="3,2" data-index-in-node="2">Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios,</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="3,2" data-index-in-node="114">2K SportsLab</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>create world-class experiences across platforms</span><span data-path-to-node="3,4">.</span></p> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-51" data-path-to-node="4"><span data-path-to-node="4,0">But what truly powers 2K is our people</span><span data-path-to-node="4,2">. </span><span data-path-to-node="5,0">We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired</span><span data-path-to-node="5,2">. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-path-to-node="5,2" data-index-in-node="128">come as they are </strong>and do their best work</span><span data-path-to-node="5,4">.</span></p> <h2 data-path-to-node="6">What We Need</h2> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-53" data-path-to-node="7"><span data-path-to-node="7,0">As the Associate Creative Producer, Core within our Creative and Player Services team, you will be the engine room of our global marketing campaigns across Core games titles</span><span data-path-to-node="7,2">. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of marketing assets - from high-impact cinematic trailers and key art to social media beats and performance marketing collateral</span><span data-path-to-node="7,4">. You will sit at the intersection of Brand, Creative, and Production, ensuring that every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standard</span><span data-path-to-node="7,6">.</span></p> <h2 data-path-to-node="8">What You’ll Do</h2> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-54" data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Project Lifecycle Management:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Help oversee the production pipeline for global marketing assets across our Core games titles</span><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,2">. Work with the Lead producer and project manager to define project scopes, create detailed schedules, and manage resource allocation</span><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,4">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-55" data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Stakeholder Orchestration:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Act as the primary liaison between Brand Managers in the Business Units and the internal Creative team and external vendors to deliver high-impact content including trailers, social, in-game, statics, CRM, copywriting</span><span data-path-to-node="9,1,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-56" data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Budget Oversight:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Ensure all projects remain within their fiscal guardrails, flagging in advance if a project will be incurring overages</span><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,2">. Support the PMs with getting contracts open for all work and work with the Brand teams to ensure vendors POs are open &amp; paid out on time</span><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,4">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-57" data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Pipeline Optimization:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Hold the line to maintain production workflows between the Business Units and the marketing teams</span><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,2">. Iterate on these workflows with the Lead Producer and Operations teams as needed to improve processes</span><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,4">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-58" data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Quality Control:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Ensure all assets meet brand guidelines, legal &amp; ratings requirements, and platform or channel specifications (Social, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo)</span><span data-path-to-node="9,4,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-59" data-path-to-node="9,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Risk Mitigation:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Identify potential bottlenecks in the creative process early and implement solutions to keep the "master ship" on course</span><span data-path-to-node="9,5,0,2">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="10">What Will Make You A Great Fit</h2> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-60" data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,0,0,0">2-3 years in production or relevant experience in Gaming, Creative Agency, or Entertainment</span><span data-path-to-node="11,0,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-61" data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,1,0,0">An understanding of the game development cycle and marketing milestones (Wishlist, Announce, Launch)</span><span data-path-to-node="11,1,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-62" data-path-to-node="11,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,2,0,0">Familiarity with project management &amp; tools, particularly Adobe Workfront, AEM Assets</span><span data-path-to-node="11,2,0,2">. Miro, Adobe Creative Suite familiarity is a plus</span><span data-path-to-node="11,2,0,4">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-63" data-path-to-node="11,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,3,0,0">Production minded, some knowledge of creative asset production and video post-production workflows a plus</span><span data-path-to-node="11,3,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-64" data-path-to-node="11,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,4,0,0">Ability to "translate" creative feedback into actionable tasks</span><span data-path-to-node="11,4,0,2">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="12">The Ideal Candidate</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-65" data-path-to-node="13,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="13,0,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">You are a "Calm in the Storm" person:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>When a trailer deadline is 24 hours away and a build crashes, you are the one with the Plan B</span><span data-path-to-node="13,0,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-66" data-path-to-node="13,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="13,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">You speak "Dev" and "Marketing":</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>You understand that a developer needs time for polish, but the marketing team needs a screenshot now</span><span data-path-to-node="13,1,0,2">. You find the middle ground</span><span data-path-to-node="13,1,0,4">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-67" data-path-to-node="13,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="13,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Process-Driven:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>You follow established workflows</span><span data-path-to-node="13,2,0,2">. When things aren’t working you assist in assessing, iterating and building a better one</span><span data-path-to-node="13,2,0,4">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-68" data-path-to-node="13,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="13,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Gaming Passion:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>You don't need to be a pro-gamer, but you understand why a "UI-off" screenshot is better for a vibe-check than a raw gameplay dump</span><span data-path-to-node="13,3,0,2">.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="14">Bonus Points</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="15"> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-69" data-path-to-node="15,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="15,0,0,0">Experience on a central services team or working cross functionally</span><span data-path-to-node="15,0,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-70" data-path-to-node="15,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="15,1,0,0">Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and creative asset pipelines</span><span data-path-to-node="15,1,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-71" data-path-to-node="15,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="15,2,0,0">Familiarity with Unreal Engine (specifically as it pertains to Cinematics/Sequencer)</span><span data-path-to-node="15,2,0,2">.</span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-72" data-path-to-node="15,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="15,3,0,0">Experience work<span class="citation-419 citation-end-419">ing with Social media teams</span></span><span data-path-to-node="15,3,0,2"><span class="citation-418 citation-end-418">.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-75" data-path-to-node="17"><span class="citation-417">The pay range for this position in <em><strong>California </strong></em>at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,900 and $120,000 per year</span><span class="citation-415 citation-416 citation-417 citation-end-417">.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span class="citation-410 citation-411">However, base pay offered is</span><span class="citation-408 citation-409 citation-410 citation-411 citation-end-411"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>based on market location, and may vary further depending on individuali</span><span class="citation-408 citation-409 citation-410 citation-end-410">zed factors for job ca</span><span class="citation-408 citation-409 citation-end-409">ndidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.</span></p> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-76" data-path-to-node="18"><span class="citation-406 citation-407 citation-end-407">Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, incl</span><span class="citation-406 citation-end-406">uding a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical,</span><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span class="citation-405">compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as we</span><span class="citation-402 citation-403 citation-404 citation-405 citation-end-405">ll as</span><span class="citation-402 citation-403 citation-404 citation-end-404"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>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.</span></p> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-73" data-path-to-node="19"><span data-path-to-node="19,0"><span class="citation-399 citation-400 citation-401 citation-end-401">As an e</span><span class="citation-399 citation-400 citation-end-400">qual opportunity employer, w</span><span class="citation-399 citation-end-399">e are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or intervie</span>w process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation</span><span data-path-to-node="19,2">.</span></p> <p id="p-rc_88347714f4e35481-74" data-path-to-node="20"><span data-path-to-node="20,0">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</span><span data-path-to-node="20,2">.</span></p> <p data-path-to-node="21">#LI-Hybrid</p>