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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, 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 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 2K's portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA️ 2K, renowned BioShock️, Borderlands️, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization️ and XCOM️ brands; popular WWE️ 2K and WWE️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR️ 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 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 2K is looking for a talented and passionate Art Director to join our in-house Creative Services team, focusing on a new AAA IP. You will ensure that the marketing materials align with the game's vision, while also proposing creative and innovative ideas. By working closely with artists and designers across production teams, you'll help refine concepts, maintain consistency, and elevate player experiences through compelling visuals. Additionally, we're seeking candidates who are passionate about games and gaming culture, with a strong knowledge of live service titles and a deep understanding of current gaming culture and fandom. What You Will Do * Define the artistic style of the marketing campaign to amplify the game's artistic vision. * Propose graphic or visual concepts based on the strategic brief in the form of a synopsis, mood board or sketch. * Ensure that the artistic vision is communicated through the visual identity. * Create original concepts that support the game's positioning with the various project teams. * Follow up and validate the team's finished work so the elements produced are in line with the initial brief and the game's vision, and ensure that the quality is respected. * Work directly with 2K Senior Creative teams and artists. * Produce documents such as briefs, style guides, and toolkits. * Ensure product, technical, and factual accuracy, and cultural relevance. * Deliver work of a consistent creative quality level. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery. * Work collaboratively with a global production team at 2K. * Keep own product and brand knowledge up to date. * Proactively contribute feedback and ideas for process improvements. What Will Make You a Great Fit * 8+ years of visual design, branding, or art direction experience (in the video game industry, a huge plus) or other relevant experience * Highly proficient communication skills and capacity to act as an ambassador for Art in a small multi-disciplinary team * Able to enforce the use of Style-guides, and drive the creation of new documentation needed in collaboration with the team * An understanding of art fundamentals and artistic culture * In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop (Unreal experience a plus) * A highly creative, collaborative, and innovative spirit * Open-mindedness: you're receptive to new ideas and fresh perspectives * Understanding of what game competitors are doing specifically in the Live-service market a bonus. * A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done! 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. The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $127,000 and $187,960 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related 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 'at-will 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. #LI-Hybrid

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