DIRECTOR OF LIVEOPS AND MONETIZATION   Are you a highly motivated professional looking to join one of the most exciting teams in gaming?  Are you passionate about the user experience and intrigued by the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most beloved gaming franchises?  If so, 2K may be the place for you!   Who We Are: 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming devices and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets. We proudly publish some of today’s most popular and critically acclaimed game franchises, including NBA 2K, Borderlands, WWE 2K, BioShock, XCOM and Sid Meier’s Civilization.   What We Need: We are seeking an experienced strategist and leader to oversee the planning, analysis and execution of our core Live Operations and monetization systems across the entire 2K portfolio of games. You will work closely with the studios to plan and implement appropriate engagement and monetization mechanics in our games as well as organizing and running in-game promotional events, contests, content releases and sales to drive monthly KPI goals. This position reports into the central analytics group, so a data-driven mindset and strong affinity for analysis will be vital for this role.   What You Will Do:   Research, plan and lead the development of engagement/monetization strategy and goal setting across multiple titles Create and execute events, and promotion plans, contests and more to merchandise and drive monthly goals and target metrics for the product Develop and maintain the monetization feature pipeline and promotions calendar, ensure the right metrics are integrated, and the analytics framework properly supports live-ops Analyze and monitor key metrics and user feedback on a real-time basis to determine user trends and behavior Incorporate best practices derived from analysis into new and existing game features and communicate key takeaways to management Coordinate and configure the in-game communication, working with the Marketing & Community teams Measure the success of product features after release and optimize their performance through split-testing and rapid, data-driven iteration Define and tune the economy, including purchase incentivization, purchase packages, pricing, virtual products, special events to maximize player lifetime value, engagement and retention. Suggest and utilize CMS systems and tools to affect and schedule events Ability to operate within CMS systems and/or bespoke tools to drive, schedule and execute game monetization Develop measurable criteria to understand if an event is successful and follow through on that deployment to take learnings for the next execution Build and lead a team of Live Ops managers   Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:   We are looking for a sharp, disciplined individual who has a passion for games, strong leadership skills, and a track record of designing and managing live game economies. You will boldly make real-time decisions that directly influence the economy and engagement of the game. Qualified candidates will be self-motivated, dependable and can execute under states of high pressure in this exceedingly fast paced environment.     Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Statistics or Business; MBA preferred Strong understanding of digital media, including display, social, video, programmatic, trafficking and reporting Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to work collaboratively across a number of internal and external teams Solid understanding of video games and the video game landscape; preferably with a strong knowledge of the NBA 2K franchise Empathy for players and ability to create appealing and successful events Ability to operate within CMS systems and/or bespoke tools to drive, schedule and execute game monetization At least 4 years work experience working on designing and running live events for a gaming company, or similar experience in a similar industry Strong ability to create and monitor A/B tests Strong communication & presentation skills (verbal and written) Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment Ability to work within a distributed team structure Detail orientated and fast learner Proficiency with SQL and Tableau a plus           #LI-2K  

GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR   What We Need:   We are looking for a talented animator with extensive experience developing keyframe animations as well as working with motion capture animations. What You Will Do:   Creating keyframe creature animations, in order to realize characters and test rig design Assist rig development by working with the animation TD and creature designer to inform structure and mechanics of the rig Planning, directing, and processing motion capture for human characters Work with designers, programmers, and artists to deliver content that fits their vision and constraints Implement animations in-game with proprietary animation software, test and debug gameplay animations Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:   A passionate animator excited to help create a game filled with unique creatures and characters. Degree in Computer Animation or related experience. 3+ years’ experience working with keyframe animation in games or film. Experience with motion capture, directing shoots and processing data. 1 Shipped AAA game. Expert knowledge of Maya or Motionbuilder Strong creative and technical problem solving skills. Exceptional communication skills Ability to work independently in a team environment. Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively Who We Are:   Hangar 13 is the internal 2K development studio behind the award-winning Mafia III. Though we hail from all over the world, and our backgrounds are wildly different, one thing binds us all together – the belief that “Every Player’s Story is Unique.” We are comprised of a diverse group of people, from industry veterans with experience working on big franchises, to talented former indie entrepreneurs and recent graduates. Hangar 13 is based in four vibrant locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno & Prague (Czech Republic). We are currently hard at work on our next AAA titles.   This role is based in our Brighton studio, working at the very heart of feature development for a brand new AAA console game. You will be part of a multi-discipline team, working on the gameplay innovations that will make our next title something special.     #LI-H13

LEVEL DESIGNER   Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios with a flat, entrepreneurial, and non-corporate work environment. We have a proven track record having shipped over 100 multi-SKU titles to great critical acclaim. Our studio in Foothill Ranch, CA is committed to gaming and technical innovation and offers top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.   We are seeking a Level Designer to join our development team. Within this role, you will focus on shaping engaging game zones where you will create exciting missions and events. You’ll work with engineers, artists, and other designers to conceptualize, prototype, iterate, and ship large activity-filled play-spaces. Responsibilities: Document, build, implement, bug-fix and “own” your ideas, overseeing them from concept through to final release Cooperate with the entire design team and other departments to maximize use of existing game systems, and support the needs of fellow developers Prototype and pitch your own design ideas to the team Block out zones and play spaces in-engine, proving that these zones are fun to traverse, intuitive to navigate, and fulfill the goals set by the game’s narrative and technical requirements Create missions using the environment and the core game features to provide players with thrilling content Analyze, validate, and incorporate feedback from the team, as well as from external user testing, as needed   Requirements: Shipped at least 1 AAA video game within a Level Designer role Experienced in designing and developing game spaces, including block-outs Comfortable with both conceptual and practical aspects of game design Experienced with 3D world and level building tools Comfortable with development that is playtest-driven and focused on iteration and polish Ability to find new opportunities for improvements and additions within a game Ability to work in a team and collaborate with engineers, artists, and other designers Good communication and presentation skills Self-motivated and proactive   Pluses:   Experience with programming or scripting Experience with Unreal Engine   Along with your application, please submit a portfolio of professional or personal work samples, demonstrating successful understanding and application of level design techniques.   #LI-VC