What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Producer - California (Remote) position at 2K?
Who We Are:
Founded in 2005, the 2K label includes some of the most talented game development studios in the world today including: Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, 2K Czech and Cat Daddy Games. Our world-class team of engineers, developers, graphic artists and publishing professionals are stewards of a growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, NBA 2K, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly-owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
Our vision at 2K is to create a diverse and inclusion environment to “Come as You are and Feel Equipped to do Your Best Work!” We are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and equality in all that we do. Our communities are focused on increased access and personal growth, and their greatness depends on a diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and perspective. We're an equal opportunity employer, and we're excited to build the future of co-living with the world's most hardworking and passionate people.
What We Need:
The Production team at 2K is looking for an Associate Producer that will develop assigned segments of software products or for entire software products, from concept to release under the supervision of a 2K Games Producer or Senior Producer.
Job Responsibilities Will Include:
- Assist multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of development from concept to completion.
- Assist Producers with overseeing and managing internal and/or external resources to meet production schedules and maintain a coherent creative vision throughout the entire development life cycle.
- Assist with the milestone evaluation and feedback process for both interim and major game milestones.
- Work closely with Producers to develop product budgets and schedules
- Assist Producers in the direction of large, strategic products.
- Assist the Producers with managing the testing partnership with internal QA teams.
- Assist with coordinating game release process with internal groups.
- Collect, organize and manage material sets for distribution to various internal and external parties.
- Coordinate and assist with marketing, sales, focus testing, outsourcing and other external parties.
- Travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 2 years experience in internal or external game development.
- Previous experience in project management and production.
- Experience with AAA titles preferred.
- Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills.
- Ability to self-prioritize effectively, to ensure the key items are delivered to meet immediate project needs.
- Must be able to effectively communicate risks and obstacles both to managed team members, as well as to your direct supervisor.
- Familiarity with the gaming market and industry trends, as they relate to game development and market research.
- Adept at the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Quick learner, able to pick up new tools and technologies and learn new processes quickly while pro-actively seeking out training as needed.
