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Overview

Creative Director, Sports at 2K leads the creative vision for our sports franchises. Based in Novato, California, you’ll guide the visual style, UI, storytelling, and player experience across platforms. You’ll collaborate with design, art, engineering, production, marketing, and licensing teams to deliver compelling sports experiences that resonate with players and fans. You’ll mentor a multidisciplinary team, establish and uphold brand and creative standards, and ensure alignment with franchise goals and release roadmaps. This role requires strong leadership, a standout portfolio in sports or action games, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Define and own the overall creative direction for sports titles, including gameplay visuals, user interface, cinematics, and narrative elements.
Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, animators, and developers; provide mentorship and feedback.
Collaborate with Production to plan roadmaps, milestones, and resource allocation.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to craft launch campaigns and brand messaging.
Develop and maintain visual language, style guides, and UI paradigms to ensure consistency across platforms and franchises.
Ensure high-quality, accessible experiences and iterate based on player feedback and data.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in creative leadership roles in video games, with a track record shipping sports titles.
Strong portfolio demonstrating visual direction, UI, cinematics, and brand integration.
Excellent leadership and collaboration skills; ability to communicate effectively with executives and cross-disciplinary teams.
Deep understanding of current industry trends, player experience, and platform requirements.
Experience with game development pipelines and collaboration with design, art, engineering, and production teams.
Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

About 2K

2K is a leading video game developer and publisher known for immersive sports franchises and innovative entertainment experiences.

Location

Novato, California, United States

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