Executive Producer

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

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and empathetic Executive Producer (EP) to partner and collaborate closely with our game teams, being responsible for the development of our highly valuable IP. In this role, you will lead and empower a large development team while supporting a collaborative team culture from the earliest stages of the project through launch and post launch.

What you'll do

The EP should have outstanding communication and teamwork skills and will be responsible for managing the roadmap for the Shared Services organization. This will include successful planning and execution of that roadmap with our development teams, translating their development needs into efficient pipelines and production strategies.

• Lead a global cross-functional team of artists, producers and engineers to prioritize, plan and deliver high quality work packages to our partners.
• Build and preserve a healthy and creative environment. Inspire and empowering the team to reach their goals collectively as a team and as individuals.
• Manage and mentor members of the production team. Driving a "best in class" production culture.
• Coordinate efforts between our Shared Development Studios and our internal and external Dev teams in a distributed environment.
• Collaborate with external service providers in a co-dev / outsourcing capacity. While employing cost effective processes, and identifying areas for optimization.
• Championing our values to build a diverse and effective team.
• Drive the optimization of the extensive project / department budgets, while maintaining quality results.

What will make you a great fit

• Typically has 10+ years of experience with 5 or more years of management experience.
• Proven experience leading and shipping AAA PC and console games.
• Has managed production staff directly with a passion for games and the GDLC.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and the video game market as a whole.
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to the development process.
• Ability to influence and form consensus, define and drive action items.
• Demonstrable ability to develop sophisticated project roadmaps and staffing plans.
• Skilled at clearly and concisely communicating information across large, distributed teams as well as keeping external groups appraised of change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on building a productive and positive relationship with external partners, management and peers.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations and have strong prioritization skills.

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.

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