What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Producer position at 2K?
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 is a diverse team of specialists located in more than 8 geographic locations supporting the production of industry leading games at 2K. Our creative development group is seeking a Senior Producer with AAA Production experience who is ready for the challenge of supporting our partner teams on several exciting projects. This position will support studio partners to develop AAA quality games, from concept through post-launch updates, and assist in maintaining the creative vision of 2K’s game franchises. Additionally, the Senior Producer is expected to contribute to the larger Global Services Production team, whether through improving group-wide processes or spearheading initiatives.
What you will be doing:
- Establish, maintain, and improve collaboration with internal studios and teams to meet project schedules, quality goals and business objectives.
- Collaborate with studio partners to ensure development priorities and quality goals are met, and that production schedules and project risks are aligned and maintained between Global Services and partner teams.
- 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.
- Lead efforts to develop mentoring plans to foster growth.
- 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:
- 5 years in AAA game production and have shipped at least 1 AAA game.
- 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.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal & external studios, vendors, internal teams, and other critical resources
- Strong communication, trust, and relationship building skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
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