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QA Localization Tester (Italian)
Company: 2K
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Mar 10, 2024
2K is a global video game company that publishes titles in various genres. They have a diverse team of engineers, marketers, and artists who work together to create critically-acclaimed franchises. The company is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and encourages diversity in its workforce.
Senior Concept Artist - Characters
Company: 2K
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p> <p> <p> <p> <p>Cloud Chamber is looking for an imaginative and collaborative Senior Concept Artist to work closely with our Character Art Team to create compelling stylized visual content With creative guidance from the Art Director you will provide the visual target for the team that enables them to bring BioShock characters to life You are a talented artist with traditional drawing and painting skills who can work effortlessly within a digital world To be successful in this role you should have a desire to collaborate iterate share your ideas inspire your fellow artists and tackle challenging assignments head on <p> <p><strong>Job Details<strong><p> <ul><li>Create stylized diverse 2D character concept art <li> <li>Create compelling character designs to inspire the team and carry the story across<li> <li>Produce detailed amp accurate orthographic drawings for the Character Modelers<li> <li>Create detailed concepts amp storyboards to bring player powers to the next level<li> <li>Work with Design amp Combat teams to storyboard AI moves amp attack patterns<li> <li>Provide feedback and paintovers for the Character Modelers<li> <li>Create marketing art and assets as needed<li> <li>Maintain the values of Cloud Chamber<li> <li>Stay up to date with technology and industry trends to continually drive innovation<li> <li>Foster a positive proactive and agile work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration<li> <ul><p><strong>Skills Experience and Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Degree in Fine Art andor Digital Art or related work experience<li> <li>5+ years of experience in games <li> <li>Previous experience creating 2D character concept art for AAA games proficiency in 3D character concept design is a plus<li> <li>Ability to cohesively collaborate within team environments<li> <li>Ability to quickly iterate on ideas visually<li> <li>Ability to take direction well and iterate on given feedback<li> <li>Selfmotivated toward solving creative problems<li> <li>Ability to work independently and efficiently under reasonable deadlines<li> <li>Willing to take initiative to communicate coordinate and negotiate between different disciplines with kindness and respect <li> <li>Excellent organizational and written communication skills<li> <li>Work ethic focused on dynamism and collaboration<li> <li>Analytical and strategic thinker with communication skills to express clearly and concisely with technical and nontechnical audiences<li> <li>Highly detailoriented deadlinedriven and able to embrace change for a fastgrowing organization<li> <li>Uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity<li> <li>Champion of high standards pushing for progress embracing change and challenging the status quo<li> <ul><p><em> Updated portfolio demonstrating high quality drawings and painting proficiency required at the time of application <em><p> <p><strong>We are Cloud Chamber<strong> a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together We strive to make unique entertaining and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world <p> <p>We believe in the beauty and strength of diversity in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking Our focus on open communication and overall wellbeing allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work and happiness in our lives<p> <p>Were currently making the next BioShock Our love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going<p> <p><strong>If all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us wed love to meet you Join us in creating worlds that move people<strong><p> <p><em>Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews When emailing prospective employees we only use 2Kcom accounts<em><p> <p><em>This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect<em><p> <p><em>Colorado $70000 and $130000 per year<em><br ><em>California $90000 and $140000 per year<em><br ><em>New York State inclusive of New York City $90000 and $140000 per year<em><br ><em>Washington $70000 and $130000 per year<em><p> <p><em>Base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated 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 andor equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401K plan in addition to a full range of medical dental vision and basic life insurance Employees will also receive 14 paid holidays per calendar year are eligible to earn a minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year and will receive 10 sick days per calendar year 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 atwill 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 4 including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual departmentteam performance and market factors<em><p> <p>LIHybrid<p>
Director, Business Operations
Company: 2K
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p><b><strong>Who We Are<strong><b> <p><p>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<p> <p>Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<p> <p>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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<p> <p><strong>The Operations Team<strong> is responsible for project managing the business units workload and resourcing needs to achieve BU objectives on time within scope and on budget This team will create effective and efficient scalable processes and frameworks to enable best in class product management amp marketing coupled with realtime learning and organizational transformation enabling us to deliver 2Ks first toprated F2P fully liveservice game <p> <p>The Operations team is divided into 2 subteams GameOperations <em>Producers<em> and BusinessOperations <em>Managers<em><p> <p><b>What We Need<b> <p><p><strong>Director Business Operations <strong>with a focus on delivering outcomes consistently and predictably in an extremely fast paced and every changing environment You will help manage the daytoday business operations working to support productivity with primary responsibility for coordinating the timely delivery of critical BU marketing and business initiatives This will be done through process development and refinement milestone mapping coordination and communication across key stakeholders around the globe<p> <p>Firstlevel strategic leader who can provide direction for the team to meet business objectives Success depends on the collective performance of the teams not a single individual<p> <p>A specialist in driving crossfunctional projects strategic amp tactical and a capable problem solver used to managing multiple tasks amp projects to completion while navigating opposing demands and priorities<p> <p>Regularly handling the oversight of global projects with interdepartmental collaboration you will have excellent relationship building amp stakeholder management skills and must have the confidence to work independently and across various levels A proactive and detail oriented strategic planner with excellent project management planning and decision making skills You will also have proven experience in managing multiple direct reports helping to mentor and grow them while providing guidance on career and performance<p> <p><b>What You Will Do<b> <p><ul><li>Collaborate across the BU team to scale business operations for a F2P full live service game<li> <li>Support the Operations function for all crossfunctional projects <ul><li>Providing clear articulation on marketing projects and the desired outcomes<li> <li>Create standard operating procedures and templates for materials as needed<li> <li>Track progress resolve delays and risk when possible and quickly escalate when not <li> <li>Strive for consistency and predictability in all things<li> <li>Be highly adaptable to changing priorities scope and deadlines<li> <ul><li> <li>Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation plans timelines and reports ensuring transparency and effective communication across the bu and wider organization <ul><li>Ensure a single source of truth for projects to enable accurate information sharing <ul><li>Single source of truth to include roadmaps calendars key artifacts documents shared Google drive and the project Confluence page<li> <ul><li> <ul><li> <li>Coordinate with internal and shared service partners across Game Operations Product Management Marketing Commercial Analytics First Party Partnerships Comms Player Services User Research User Testing QA and Creative teams to ensure alignment and facilitate timely execution of milestone deliverables<li> <li>Establish processes templates and timelines to fit Marketing requirements and eliminate silos through shared resources <em>Source of Truth<em> to provide a unified view <li> <li>Proactively identify track and drive resolution of blocking issues for Business and Marketing projects by surfacing issues and risks early to ensure prompt resolution and minimize the impact on project <span>timelinesdeliverables<span><li> <li>Manage phase readiness trackers to ensure all team members are aware of key milestone deliverables<li> <li>Implement and refine best practices and methodologies driving a consistent approach across the team while allowing room for flexibility as needed<li> <li>Collaborate with the Operations Leads to align project objectives with the business unit goals and provide regular progress updates to the leadership team <ul><li>In particular regular coordination with the Game Operations TeamLeads to ensure consistent ways of working providing overarching milestone mapping coordination eg monitoring product milestones that directly impact marketing such as game development milestones that allow for creative capture etc<li> <li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members enhancing their skills and professional growth<li> <ul><li> <li>Coordinate with Program Managers across the wider publishing organization to ensure a holistic approach where possible for working with for example Shared Service Teams Facilitate knowledge transfers and relevant <span>documentationtemplates<span> between teams<li> <ul><p><b>What Will Make You a Great Fit <b> <p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in internal or external game development or publishing role<li> <li>3+ years of experience working on a Live game or service<li> <li>Experience building and managing relationships with studios vendors internal teams and other external resources<li> <li>Excellent communication skills verbal and written time and project management skills<li> <li>Experience shipping console amp PC or mobile titles and detailed knowledge of those platforms<li> <li>Ability to assess quality and foresee development challenges at all phases of product development<li> <li>Expected to identify and then take ownership of any responsibilities that lie within the scope of the project and are not currently assigned<li> <li>Must demonstrate strong fiscal sense in leading budget and scope expectations both within the team and to executive management<li> <li>Experience with industryfirst parties Sony Microsoft Nintendo seeing projects from concept to gold master<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Bonus Points<b> <p><ul><li>Experience with AAA products<li> <li>Proven track record of using analytics to drive data informed product decisions<li> <li>Experience with F2P game system development titles<li> <li>Highly knowledgeable of game industry trends<li> <li>Passion for multiplayer online video games<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>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 perform their essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us if you need a reasonable accommodation<p> <p><em>The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $183300 and $26500 per year However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated 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 andor equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial andor 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 atwill 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 departmentteam performance and market factors<em><p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>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 2Kcom accounts<strong><p> <p> <br >LIHybrid<p>
QA Localization Tester - German
Company: 2K
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Mar 10, 2024
2K is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by influential studios. The Localization Team tests games for errors and translates them into German. They report to the Lead or QA Manager and are responsible for identifying defects, communicating effectively, and working under pressure. The company values inclusivity and encourages applicants to apply even if they don't meet every requirement.
Social Media Specialist
Company: 2K
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p><strong>WE ARE GAMEMAKERS<strong><p> <p><strong>Who We Are<strong><p> <p>We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better<p> <p><strong>What We Need<strong><p> <p>Were looking for a passionate Social Media Specialist with a thoughtful approach and creative spirit that embraces all opportunities to captivate and engage audiences Whether internally or across different platforms with different methods our Social Media Specialist will drive all aspects of content creation with an emphasis on optimizing and evolving social content across our brand and media platforms<p> <p><br ><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive social media content strategy aligned with the studios objectives target audience and brand guidelines<li> <li>Create compelling and visually appealing social media content including videos images graphics and animation that aligns with the studios core values and resonates with the target audience<li> <li>Stay up to date with the latest social media trends best practices and emerging platforms to ensure the studios content remains innovative and competitive within the industry<li> <li>Work closely with crossfunctional teams to align content creation with overall studio strategies and campaigns<li> <li>Monitor and analyze social media performance metrics providing insights and making informed strategic and tactical recommendations<li> <li>Act as a brand ambassador representing the studios values and maintaining a consistent brand voice and identity across all social media channels<li> <li>Engage with followers by responding to comments messages and replies across various social media platforms Manage and respond to messages received through social media directing inquiries to the appropriate contact within the studio as needed<li> <li>Contribute to and maintain social content calendar to ensure consistent and timely postings<li> <li>Create visual assets video and other presentation materials to assist and support other internal teams as needed eg website internal communications and presentations<li> <ul><p><strong>Who You Are<strong><p> <ul><li>34 years of social media marketing experience<li> <li>Availability to attend and capture onsite meetings events etc<li> <li>Possess excellent graphic design and video editing skills with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other Creative Suite applications Photoshop PowerPoint InDesign Illustrator Media Encoder etc<li> <li>Have an artistic vision and advanced knowledge of formattingdesigning for specific social media platforms ie TikTok Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn<li> <li>Strong understanding of multimedia incorporating elements such as animation video audio<li> <li>Able to create pixelperfect digital assets for social media<li> <li>Possess strong multitasking problem solving and selfmanagement skills<li> <li>Impeccable writing copywriting skills with a knack for tailoring content to specific audiences that also aligns with the brands tone of voice<li> <li>Experience integrating social activations with broader marketing campaigns<li> <li>Experience with building a content calendar<li> <li>A gameforanything attitude a cando mindset and the ability to thrive in collaborative environments<li> <li>Previous games industry experience is a plus but not required<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $69900 and $103440 per year However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated 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 andor equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial andor 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 atwill 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 departmentteam performance and market factors<p> <p>SECURITY NOTICE We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from potential candidates in the form of job interviews and offers These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate<p> <p><strong>Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews<strong><p> <p>If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam you may fill out a complaint form at httpscomplaintic3gov and httpsreportfraudftcgov detailing as much as possible We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience<p> <p> Join our mission Bring fun inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community<p> <p>httpsthirtyfirstunioncomvalues<p> <p> 31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members partners and communities For this reason we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship from recruitment and hiring through compensation benefits discipline and termination This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability objective qualifications and work ethic not on your age race including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles height weight religion creed color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender including gender identity and expression alienage or citizenship status transgender military or veteran status physical or mental disability actual or perceived medical condition AIDSHIV denial of family and medical care leave genetic information predisposition or carrier status pregnancy status childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions marital status or registered domestic partner status political activity or affiliation status as a victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking arrest record or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws<p> <p>As an equal opportunity employer we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application andor interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation<p> <p><strong><em><span lang=~ENUS~ xmllang=~ENUS~ xmllang=~ENUS~>LIOnsite<br >LIHybrid<span><em><strong><p>
Age Ratings Producer
Company: 2K
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Mar 12, 2024
<p><br ><p><p><strong>Who We Are<strong><p> <p>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<p> <p>Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<p> <p>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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<p> <p><em><strong>Location<strong><em> Remote<p> <p><em><strong>Level <strong><em>MidLevel<p> <p><strong>Role Overview<strong><p> <p>The Age Ratings Producer will coordinate the submission of age ratings approvals to all International governing bodies on behalf of every 2K game in development<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities <strong><p> <ul><li>Has proficient understanding of general age rating boards policies and can identify sensitive content which could affect potential for release or rating strictness<li> <li>Keeps essential teams informed of age rating guidelines for submissions as well as the application of logos on all materials<li> <li>Advises customers of the age ratings achieved for every project<li> <li>Provide clear and concise feedback to PD on risky pertinent content<li> <li>Schedule and lead regular check ups with game teams to resolve any age ratings concerns with content or schedule<li> <li>Buildout calendar of work and submissions of age ratings<li> <li>Maintain accurate summaries of progress and update tasks management systems<li> <li>Monitor team work systems provide suggestions for improvement with the teams goals in mind<li> <li>Prepares invoicing and payments for Ratings submissions<li> <li>Meets with key customers and partners on a recurring basis to maintain awareness of project statuses and concerns<li> <li>Delivers Ratings Board Confirmation Letters to applicable parties maintaining oversight on projects after submission to ensure no changes have been made that would invalidate approvals and ensures studios have performed necessary content audits prior to video game manufacturing<li> <li>Responsible for creating training curriculum for Associate Producers and Assistant Producers<li> <li>Coordinate delivery of internal rating board materials to proper regional contacts<li> <li>Own communication with PD and Marketing for assigned products<li> <li>Uphold and promote the 2K Values<li> <ul><p><strong>Knowledge and Skills<strong><p> <ul><li>Knowledge of all major age ratings agency requirements and submission process<li> <li>Excellent communication skills both oral and written internally amp externally<li> <li>Excellent organization and time management skill with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and the flexibility to support an environment where details can change quickly<li> <li>Ability to manage competing timelines and information needs on multiple projects and platforms at once<li> <li>Knowledge of MS Office suite<li> <li>Experience with video editing work including capture footage and editing in software such as Adobe Premiere<li> <li>Knowledge of JIRA Adobe Suite and GSuite<li> <ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Minimum of 1 3 years of work involved with age ratings<li> <li>Bachelors or Associates degree preferred High School diploma or equivalent minimum<li> <li>Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships<li> <li>Hardworking reliable punctual flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on <span>deadlines <span><li> <ul><p> <p>
Senior Manager, Global Community
Company: 2K
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b><strong>Who We Are<strong><b> <p><p>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<p> <p>Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands Tiny Tina Wonderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<p> <p>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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<p> <p><b><strong>What We Need<strong><b> <p><p>An engaged champion for our Live Service Games community zeroed on creating lasting engagement with our fan communities We are looking to consistently build engaged player audiences and productive feedback loops Were looking for a passionate community builder who loves unearthing the truths of our title fans and what makes them tick and ultimately what drives them to engage daily 2K takes a data driven approach to establishing relationships with active communities and seeks to build new relationships through creative resourcefulness and dialogue<p> <p>We are looking for a Senior Manager of Community Marketing to lead strategy for our live service games This role will be responsible for developing and executing the Global Community strategy working closely with our Social and Creator + Influencer teams to best communicate marketing beats to our community You will be tasked to assess activities on current community platforms build outreach strategies and deliver bestinclass innovative ways for 2K to authentically connect with our player communities <p> <p>Sitting at the convergence of owned social UGC and creator and influencer relations community is a pivotal amplification and communication tool for 2K This role will help to monitor and report feedback from existing communities build bridges with developers and studio partners for planning and community engagement and serve as a direct connection to our fans and consumers <p> <p>You will have discerning taste in content and know what quality content is Your expertise identifies what performs within each title community Expertise in building and expanding communities on Twitch Discord Reddit Steam and YouTube is a must This is a critical and multifaceted role within the Digital Community Team requiring high levels of crossfunctional collaboration and constant communication across multiple partners such as Marketing Social PR Influencer + Creator Studio Brand Partnerships and Live Services<p> <p><b><strong>What You Will Do<strong><b> <p><p>Define strategize and execute Global Community marketing strategies for 2Ks Core portfolio of games This includes analyzing current Community platforms opportunities for growth against campaign marketing beats and bolstering engagement on our owned channels as well as identifying microcommunity platform opportunities You will look at effective ways to balance global brand objectives with local territory considerations helping build regionally and Globally relevant ways to approach Community outreach<p> <ul><li>Participate in title marketing brainstorms bringing a strong Community viewpoint to planning<li> <li>Manage and execute daytoday global Community activities and channel engagement working with internal crossfunctional teams development teams and external agencies as needed<li> <li>Partner proactively with the Global Marketing + Digital Community Marketing teams to build out a longterm strategy <li> <li>Coordinate content production and livestreaming promotional opportunities with Social + Creator Influencer teams<li> <li>Manage player testing groups and maintain workflow and feedback with internal teams and developers<li> <li>Monitor and analyze Community conversations and feedback develop reporting structure<li> <li>Proactively recommend enhancements to Global strategic plans advance potential issues and offer solutions to assist with problems<li> <li>Serve as a Community platform expert and advocate for building Discord Twitch andor Reddit pipelines<li> <li>Partner with crossfunctional teams studios and studio marketing teams to develop concerted Community building strategies for launch + alwayson marketing<li> <li>Be the primary Community voice and liaison flagging any bubbling issues with internal + studio teams<li> <li> <li> <ul><p><b><strong>Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit<strong><b> <p><p>We are looking for a passionate Community builder who is both attuned to what players are saying and seeking new ways to connect more players with our games You have great taste in creator and social content understanding what it takes to elicit engagement and strategically build Community trust and value You are a Community expert driven to connect marketing dots with crossfunctional teams and build deeper player relationships and feedback loop opportunities You are invested in connecting our fan communities meaningfully with our titles<p> <p>You are a passionate gamer who is plugged into culture and knows how social and community platforms impact player sentiment the most As part of the Global team you are consistently collaborating with territory leads and exploring regional community opportunities You are a natural connector and storyteller looking to creatively drive conversation through communication opportunities <p> <p>This role requires crossfunctional collaboration and a strong ability to work independently as a selfstarter to activate opportunities You will constantly analyze progress and report on community perspective as well as ideate and offer ways to improve engagement and retention Youll think about the big picture and longterm strategy while delivering on realtime tweaks and improvements to our ways of working and communicating<p> <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing PR Communications or a related field Or comparable work experience<li> <li>8+ years of experience building and developing community on social or content platforms for Gaming moderation experience a plus <li> <li>Editorial + content creation or production experience with a good eye for what speaks to the community + will perform onchannel<li> <li>Passion for digital internet and popculture and how they connect with our community<li> <li>Deep understanding and experience in a Live Services game model<li> <li>Strong project management skills + a high degree of comfort leading multiple projects<li> <li>A firstclass communicator and manager thorough detailed oriented organized efficient but agile and ready to pivot when needed <li> <li>Strong presentation skills with the ability to selfgenerate decks and presentations<li> <li>Gaming savvy across a variety of genres including strategy FPS Battle Royal RPG etc with a deep familiarity on where Community Marketing is built in the gaming community <li> <li>Calculated and confident strategist with the ability to sellin concepts from upfront planning to execution<li> <li>Demonstrated ability in community building and management for a gaming publisher developer entertainment or similar field<li> <li>Strongly attuned prioritization skills across multiple titles + ongoing projects with the ability to know what will move the needle<li> <li>Analytical chops to report pertinent information and provide insights to our Global marketing and Digital Community Marketing teams<li> <li>Experience leveraging measurement and listening tools such as Sprinklr Tubular Stream Hatchet Restream etc<li> <li>Social media enthusiast with experience building communities on major social media platforms as well as community + content platforms like Discord Twitch Steam and Reddit Experience with firstparty community hubs such as Steam is a plus<li> <ul><p><strong><em><span lang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS> <span><em><strong><p> <p>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<p> <p>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 2Kcom accounts<p> <p>The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $100000 and $160000 per Year However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated 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 andor equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial andor 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 atwill 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 departmentteam performance and market factors<p> <p><br >LIHybrid<p>
Director, Global Digital Marketing
Company: 2K
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<p> <p>Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands Tiny Tina Wonderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<p> <p>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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<p> <p><b><strong>What We Need<strong><b> <p><p>The Director of Global Digital Marketing for 31U reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing plays a crucial role in integrating social community and influencercreator marketing throughout the games lifecycle Serving as the key liaison between digital community marketing and the global integrated marketing team this role involves project management timeline building and optimizing workflows to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget <p> <p>You will be responsible for leading campaign social strategy integrating social plans with creator + influencer teams and collaborating with our community platforms + content teams focused on Twitch Discord and Reddit to amplify efforts and build consumer affinity The director will work closely with crossfunctional teams including live service gotomarket and global and territory marketing teams Proactivity excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity are crucial for success in this strategic and handson role<p> <p>The director is tasked with developing the global digital marketing strategy for continuous brand and game awareness emphasizing an alwayson innovative approach Responsibilities extend to prioritizing channels social content strategy and connecting the dots between social channels community and influencercreator marketing Collaboration with the Live Service marketing team is essential to develop strategies and executions that enhance performance<p> <p>As the chief strategist and project manager you will draft and update holistic Global Digital Community Marketing plans to reflect the needs of new seasons adaptations and platform evolutions Oversight of social platforms includes InstagramReels Twitter TikTok YouTube and Facebook It is crucial that you have a fast ability to identify and communicate emerging social media trends and platforms that will enable us to connect deeper with our players and fans You will also be responsible for managing the social marketing team and closely work in partnership with community and influencer marketing leads<p> <p>This role takes ownership of the analysis and reporting process across all organic social platforms implementing optimizations driving realtime testing and learning and educating cross functional teams on digital marketing value and strategies You will be responsible for developing and implementing platformspecific global strategies to increase our presence across social channels and build the brands cultural presence The role involves frontline communication managing crossfunctional timelines fostering collaboration and working closely with Global PR paid media and Global Marketing to build holistic plans<p> <p><b><strong>What You Will Do<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Lead and develop campaigns as the driver of our Digital Community Marketing hub which will include social community creator influencer marketing leads working as one holistic team<li> <li>Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to prioritize and streamline digital community marketing efforts both for annual campaigns and 365 brand building<li> <li>Thoughtfully steer and build campaigns from audience insights that align with our identified target audiences as well as help to continue evolving and identifying those audience needs<li> <li>Set KPIs benchmarks metrics that matter goals and objectives for all campaigns in partnership with our insights team<li> <li>Report on aggregated insights that help to set digital marketing storytelling<li> <li>Manage and optimize campaign reporting and tracking building dashboards and effective workflows for the team to streamline reporting<li> <li>Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders<li> <li>Lead crossfunctional communication to connect Global Marketing teams with all DCM teams managing expectations timelines and needs of the team to execute properly<li> <li>Drive longterm planning and execution for forwardthinking strategies YoY<li> <li>Oversee and steer creative ideation and social content development needed to to launch bestinclass campaigns<li> <li>Serve as the goto liaison for all things Digital Marketing working closely with functional leads and partners to bring their POV and expertise to life within campaigns<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Who Will Be A Great Fit<strong><b> <p><ul><li>A proven track record 810+ years as a Global digital marketing leader in games live service products media entertainment or an adjacent industry<li> <li>An expert social marketer with a passion for creating compelling relevant content Powerful presentation skills with the ability to create compelling presentations to support strategy and thinking as well as present to both peers and reports and company leadership<li> <li>Strong staff management skills and crossfunctional leadership chops with an understanding of a matrixed organization and how to navigate<li> <li>An analytical and insights minded approach to creativity and innovation<li> <li>Extensive knowledge of the competitive shooter and live service landscape team player dynamic and a love for the game<li> <li>A calculated strategist with a deep understanding of hoops culture and what moves within the current media landscape<li> <li>A natural leader with a teamfirst mentality<li> <li>A strong leader who can make critical decisions quickly while taking a measured approach to risk<li> <li>Flexibility and the ability to pivot directions with ease<li> <li>Good taste in content and an eye for what creators influencers and content will move the needle on and off our social channels<li> <li>An attentive project manager with close attention to detail and workflow<li> <li>Skilled at crafting integrated marketing strategies across all channels and touchpoints including social community platforms paid media and brand partners<li> <li>Strong experience successfully delivering complex projects requiring strong project management skills attention to detail timing and accountability<li> <li>Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build longterm relationships with internal and external stakeholders<li> <li>Experience working in companies and teams with complex business models rapidly shifting priorities and where change is the norm<li> <li>A reputation for successfully driving results in dynamic environments with a high degree of ambiguity and limited given direction<li> <li>Strong knowledge and proficiency with social publishing and reporting tools with a keen sense of what why and how metrics need to be delivered on<li> <li>Knowledge and experience working within entertainment gaming or adjacent industries is a plus<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $150000 and $220000 per Year However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated 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 andor equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial andor other benefits Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment If hired the employee will be in an atwill 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<p> <p><strong><em>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 2Kcom account<em><strong><p> <p><br >LIHybrid<p>
QA Manager for PGA 2K Series
Company: 2K
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p><br ><p><p><strong>WHO WE ARE<strong><p> <p>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of elite 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<p> <p><br >Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers problem solvers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<p> <p><br >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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have the determination to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<p> <p><strong>Role Overview<strong><p> <p><strong>Location Las Vegas NV Onsite <strong><p> <p>To manage the QA Department for assigned projects amp staff managing test process amp submissions planning of resources internally ensuring the highest quality of product to deadlines coordinating all related staff amp departmental issues Working in the Las Vegas office and reporting to the Senior Director of QA<p> <p><strong> <strong><p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Supervision of allocated projects<li> <li>Supervision of Leads Associate Leads Sr QA Testers and QA Testers<li> <li>Feedback amp liaise with Functional amp Compliance QA Producers Developers amp other External Departments<li> <li>Liaise with Platform Holders to ensure guidelines amp standards compliance<li> <li>Joint signoff of development milestones amp managing the submission process<li> <li>Manage bug reports bug database amp QA reports<li> <li>Manage the department through daytoday business<li> <li>Quarterly performance reviews of direct reports<li> <li>Raising disciplinary issues as appropriate<li> <li>Build successful working relationships with Worldwide Development Studios Internal amp External QA Department locally amp globally Local Producers Platform Holders Producers and Developers and Third Party Developers Internal amp External<li> <li>Actively participate in the recruiting and interview process<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Knowledge and Skills<strong><p> <ul><li>Excellent communication skills both oral and written internally amp externally<li> <li>Management skills to include successfully handling ambiguity flexibility amp understanding of the development process and maintaining good relations with producers amp developers<li> <li>Knowledge of bug database systems QA process test plan creation and bug writing process<li> <li>Minimum of 35 years of experience as a Lead QA Tester or equivalent<li> <li>Hardworking reliable punctual flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines<li> <li>Knowledge of MS Office suite JIRA Confluence<li> <li>Technically proficient with PCs gaming consoles and related hardware<li> <li>Ability to liaise with other departments<li> <li>Solid understanding of the art and science of testing<li> <li>Gaming industry experience is strongly preferred<li> <ul><p><strong>Basic Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Must be able to communicate effectively amp successfully in English in both written and oral forms<li> <li>Bachelors Degree in a related discipline is preferred<li> <li>Minimum of 57 years of experience<li> <li>Passion for the video games industry<li> <li>Willingness to adopt a broad overview of the department<li> <li>Welldeveloped interpersonal communication skills and management skills<li> <li>Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment<li> <li>Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships<li> <li>Ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs and sit for prolonged periods of time<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>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 crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation<p> <p><strong>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 2Kcom accounts <strong><p> <p><br ><p>
Sr. Manager- Finance Operations
Company: 2K
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<p><br ><p><p><span>WHO WE ARE<span><p> <p><span>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of extraordinary 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<span><p> <p><br ><span>Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers problem solvers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<span><p> <p><span>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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have the determination to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<span><p> <p><span>Location Las Vegas NV Onsite <span><p> <p><span> Sr Manager Finance Operations The individual will support a large and growing sector of centralized development services which include global product services motion capture studios artist studios QA and customer services The role will directly interact and jointly report to SVP of Centralized Development Services and the interpersonal leadership teams The role will be integral part of business and operational team that support resource workforce planning allocation and optimization The role will have a direct reporting line to Sr Director FPA Planning and Consolidation team The key responsibility of the role includes heavy coordination with field operations leads crossfunctional operations lead 2K Label finance and HR among other units to resolve operational challenges providing comprehensive financial models crafting business justifications and relevant projects return on investments<span><p> <p><span><u>Duties amp Responsibilities<u><span><br ><p> <ul><li><span>Own preparation process of Annual Operating Budget and longrange projectbytitle PampL planning which include partnership with various businessfunctional leaderships business collaborators to collect and assemble operating and project assumptions<span><li> <li><span>Collaborate with key partners centralizedshared services leadership internal finance team and other functional teams for developing forecasts and operational view of budgets<span><li> <li><span>Provides business insights and recommendations to the business collaborators to achieve financial targetgoals including prioritization cost optimization trends and future requirements Manages and implements processes through engagement with internal and external partners Collaborates with business leaders to define action plans for financial and business analysis findings<span><li> <li><span>Supervise progress against goals analyze variance and present recommendations for meeting plan targets deep dives support to resource utilization analyses capitalization rate of current billable development resources overall workforce planning including market rate adjustments impact vs staffing up model work closely with Human Resource Business Partners and business leadership<span><li> <li><span>Create adhoc analyses to model updated assumptions and present findings to leadership especially with focus on resourcecapacity planning for multiple line of services QA Customer Support Global Production Services teams<span><li> <li><span>Identify new metrics that can improve tracking of business performance<span><li> <li><span>Lead crossfunctional projects to drive finance operational and business improvements in execution<span><li> <li><span>Additional responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership<span><li> <li><span>Consolidate and analyze financial data including reconciliations period to period variance analysis derivation of cost targets analyzing cost deviation with variance explanations<span><li> <li><span>Supervise budget request from numerous departments and provide variance explanations and business insights to the collaborators in concise manner<span><li> <li><span>Prepares adhoc reports special projects and presentations for various internal stakeholders<span><li> <li><span>Work with the Finance and Business teams to set up new processes and procedures and opportunities for operational improvement<span><li> <ul><p><span>QUALIFICATIONS<span><br ><p> <ul><li><span>Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or related field MBA is a plus<span><li> <li><span>Minimum 6 proven ability in finance analytics management consulting or a similar field with 5 or more years in financial planning and analyses OR equivalent combination of education and experience<span><li> <li><span>High proficiency with Microsoft Excel amp Power Point is required<span><li> <li><span>Excellent communication skills to connect with a diverse set of collaborators in a global environment including Finance team members and functional leaders ability to summarize analyses and recommendations and present to leadership<span><li> <li><span>Cando demeanor with a desire to learn<span><li> <li><span>Interpersonal savvy to handle multiple business priorities simultaneously and prioritize and complete work within exacting deadlines<span><li> <li><span>General accounting knowledge preferred<span><li> <li><span>Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills<span><li> <li><span>Detail oriented with high level of ethics and integrity<span><li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><em><span>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 crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation<span><em><p> <p><span><strong>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 2Kcom accounts<strong> <span><p> <p><br ><br ><p>
QA Localization Tester- Castilian Spanish
Company: 2K
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Mar 10, 2024
<p><strong>Who We Are<strong><p> <p>2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment<p> <p>Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM<p> <p>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 dont meet every requirement for the role If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply<p> <p><strong><em>SUMMARY<em> <strong> Test video game titles on various consoles PCs and handhelds to ensure flawless game play by thoroughly checking the software for errors and entering them into the testing database Reports to the Lead andor QA Manager<p> <p><br ><p><p><strong><em>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<em><strong><p> <ul><li> <p>Identify and report mismatches in stringstext<p> <li> <li> <p>Provide the correct translation and where applicable fix directly via text database<p> <li> <li> <p>Provide context for foreign language defects<p> <li> <li> <p>Complete daily smoke tests in a timely manner<p> <li> <li> <p>Quickly run through the whole game to check the stability of a build<p> <li> <li> <p>Identify defects follow test plans and verify fixes<p> <li> <li> <p>Enter clear and concise bugs into bug tracking database<p> <li> <li> <p>Test fixes for programmers and designers<p> <li> <li> <p>Reproduce issues for programmers and designers<p> <li> <li> <p>Assist the Marketing department by taking screenshots and video capturing<p> <li> <li> <p>Available to work OT and weekends when vital<p> <li> <li> <p>Work closely with other QA team members<p> <li> <li> <p>Able to work under pressure and changing demands<p> <li> <li> <p>Must be detailed and punctual<p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p>Be a positive role model in terms of both work performance and attitude<p> <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong><em>KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS<em><em><em><strong><p> <ul><li> <p>Must be fluent readingwriting in one of the following language Castilian Spanish<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience as a Localization Tester<p> <li> <li> <p>02 years of QA experience<p> <li> <li> <p>Strong verbal and written communication skills<p> <li> <li> <p>Technically proficient with PCs gaming consoles and related hardware<p> <li> <li> <p>Computer literacy specifically Windows MS Word Excel Outlook and databases<p> <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong><em>QUALIFICATIONS <em><strong><p> <p><strong><em>Education and Experience <em><strong><p> <ul><li> <p>High School diploma or equivalent<p> <li> <li> <p>Minimum age of 18 years and above<p> <li> <li> <p>Passion for video games<p> <li> <li> <p>Welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills<p> <li> <li> <p>Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment<p> <li> <li> <p>Attention to detail and positive personality<p> <li> <li> <p>Testing experience with multiple games on multiple platforms<p> <li> <li> <p>Bug tracking software experience<p> <li> <li> <p>Test Track Pro experience<p> <li> <li> <p>Ability to sit for long periods of time and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs <p> <li> <li> <p>Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral forms<p> <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>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<p> <p>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 2Kcom accounts <p> <p><br ><p><p>LIOnsite<p> <p>LasVegas<p> <p>LIOO1<p>
Live Ops Specialist
Company: 2K
Location: Kirkland
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><br ><p><p><strong><em><span lang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS> <span><em><strong><p> <p>Cat Daddy Games is growing and seeking a Live Operations Specialist to join our team Cat Daddy Games is more than just a mobile video game company we are a passionate and closeknit team of creators Based in Kirkland Washington we combine our innovative spirit with the support and expertise of TakeTwo Interactive to push the boundaries of whats possible in the gaming industry With our focus on live service projects like WWE SuperCard and NBA 2K Mobile we constantly strive to deliver engaging and unforgettable moments for our players<p> <p>This position is hybrid with inoffice time required each week<p> <p><b><strong>What We Need<strong><b> <p><p>The Live Ops Specialist plays a critical role in the success and operational health of our mobile titles As the games execution expert the Live Operations Specialist is responsible for implementing deploying and running ingame events sales and promotions<p> <p>Working closely with various game team members the Live Operations Specialist boosts player engagement and monetization over a games lifetime by reliably and precisely deploying a seamless flow of ingame content releases<p> <p><b><strong>What You Will Do<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Implement ingame and web content releases in collaboration with another Live Ops Specialist on the team<li> <li>Ensure the ingame actions communication and promotions are set up tested approved and released Followup postrelease to verify clean deployment<li> <li>Collaborate with the game team members on ingame content strategies and determine how to execute those plans with available resources and tools<li> <li>Collaborate with a wide variety of departments internal and external as needed designers artists producers community managers QA localization marketing etc<li> <li>Identify risks and resolve problems quickly providing support to the rest of the team<li> <li>Strategically brainstorm collaborate and implement operational improvements and efficiencies<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Minimum 2 years experience working on a live game operated as a service or similar experience in a similar industry<li> <li>General understanding of free to play mobile game mechanics<li> <li>Fast learner who takes pride in mastering tools and processes<li> <li>Driven to consistently deliver results and go above and beyond with a high level of personal responsibility for work quality<li> <li>Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills<li> <li>Ability to solve problems and execute plans using a combination of common sense creative outside the box and analytical thinking<li> <li>Demonstrate good judgment prioritization and decisionmaking skills under pressure<li> <li>Great communicator with the ability to build positive relationships<li> <li>Dedicated team player who is willing to do what it takes for the success of the team as well as the game<li> <li>Passion for gaming<li> <li>Experience with Perforce Test Track Pro Perforce Helix ALM andor JIRA is a plus<li> <li>Proficiency with general code parsing html json andor basic knowledge of programming languages <li> <ul><p>At Cat Daddy we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to crafting accessible and fun gaming experiences for all of our players We encourage everyone to consider joining our team We are an equal opportunity employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us to request accommodation<p> <p>By clicking on this link you consent to the processing of your personal information by 2K Games Inc and its affiliate TakeTwo Interactive Software Inc in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants the Privacy Notice available at httpswww2kcomapplicantprivacypolicy The Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your right of access rectification or deletion If you need more information please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Notice<p> <p>I have read the Notice consent to the collection processing transfer and use of my personal information by 2K Games and TakeTwo<p> <p><em>The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $61000 $91000 per year However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated 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 andor equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401K plan in addition to a full range of medical dental vision and basic life insurance Employees will also receive 14 paid holidays per calendar year for exempt employees are eligible for unlimited discretionary time off for nonexempt employees are eligible for up to 22 days of vacation leave per year subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year and will receive 10 sick days per calendar year 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 atwill 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 departmentteam performance and market factors<em><p> <p><br ><p><p><strong><em><span lang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS xmllang=ENUS>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 2Kcom accounts<span><em><strong><p> <p>LIhybrid<p>