Full-Time

Design Director

Gameplay

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2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

CA$153.3k - CA$229kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is a hybrid position, which may require some in-office days.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Animation

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Degree
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Requirements
  • Passion for Sports and Sports Video Games
  • Experience directing and delivering ‘product defining’ high quality ‘second-to-second’ game experiences
  • Experience with, and passion for, systemic game design
  • Experience leading a design team (5+)
  • Experience directing a sizeable development team (20+)
  • Experience working with Animation SEs and Animators and is familiar with animation technology (Blend techniques, Masking, Procedural Animation etc.)
  • Appetite for taking on ‘Product Owner’ responsibilities (backlog management and prioritization)
  • Positive, ‘can do’, proactive and ‘hands-on’ attitude
Responsibilities
  • Be the ‘Product Owner’ for our gameplay team
  • Acquire an intimate knowledge of our target player and our product goals
  • Acquire an intimate knowledge of the competitive landscape
  • Work with the ‘Head of Design’ to define the vision for our gameplay
  • Partner with producer and tech peers to lead your team
  • Drive the generation and prioritization of your team’s backlog
  • Collaborate with the QA team to drive testing of the game experience and drive external testing as needed
  • Evaluate progress and game quality and partner with Production to formulate and revise plans to drive execution
  • Build a team
  • Work with your production and tech leaders to define team shape
  • Work with your production and tech leaders to hire talent
  • Direct your design team to ‘craft the design’ of our gameplay experience
  • Espouse WGLL for design process and documentation
  • Manage the timely generation of design documentation
  • Collaborate with your reports to generate design direction documentation
  • Review and approve designs from members of your team
  • Inspire and align the Studio on your vision for Gameplay
  • Passionately and clearly present visions to the team
  • Share design material in asynchronous ways to aid visibility
  • Work closely with Engineers, Animators, and Artists to implement your vision
  • Present the game publicly to press as we approach release
  • Mentor and manage your design team
  • Champion our framework for designer responsibilities a 2KSL
  • Be a source of knowledge and experience for other team members
  • Manage and contribute to positive morale and a healthy team culture
  • Be an ‘individual contributor’ when time allows
  • Understand the technical details of how the game works
  • Exemplify WGLL by being keen and able to be in engine in order to deliver the strongest possible experience
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for sports
  • Experience working on sports games
  • Experience with animation based features
  • Experience with AI based features

2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's products work by offering engaging gameplay experiences across various genres, with features like downloadable content (DLC) and in-game purchases that enhance the gaming experience. Unlike many competitors, 2K stands out for its strong partnerships with top-tier developers and its diverse revenue streams, which include direct game sales, DLC, in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality gaming experiences that appeal to a broad audience while maintaining a strong presence in the global video game market.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

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Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Group Legal Plan

Wellbeing Program

Childcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous Compassionate Leave

Companywide End of Year Break