Director, 2K AI

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • $155,800 PA - $230,560 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Product will lead the investment in AI-driven tools and infrastructure for game development and publishing operations. This role involves enabling studios with AI tools to accelerate game development, establishing a structured learning framework, and defining a broader AI strategy. The Director will collaborate with designers, engineers, and AI researchers to apply technology to development challenges. The role includes leading the evaluation of AI tools, owning the AI product roadmap, and aligning the organization around a longer-term AI strategy.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of product management experience, ideally in AI or games.
  • Deep understanding of AI applications in game development.
  • Ability to build trust and influence teams around a shared vision.
  • Solid understanding of AAA game development workflows.
  • Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurial, curious, and driven, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

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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, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

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 seeking a Director of Product to lead our investment in AI-driven tools and infrastructure for game development and publishing operations.

This role will focus on enabling studios with AI tools to accelerate and streamline game development, and establishing a structured learning framework to share insights across teams. Over time, this leader will help define and implement broader AI strategy, which may include centralized tooling and infrastructure in support of gameplay innovation and novel applications in live ops and customer insights.

This is a highly strategic, cross-functional role requiring deep knowledge of product management, AI technologies, and game development workflows. You will be shaping the future of AI-powered game development at a leading AAA publisher, collaborating with designers, engineers, and AI researchers to apply groundbreaking technology to development challenges. The ideal candidate is passionate about bridging technology and creative teams, to make AI an empowering force for the business.

What You’ll Do

Lead the discovery and evaluation of AI tools that accelerate development, increase studio and publishing efficiency, and unlock new creative avenues for our teams. You will establish processes to assess AI tool effectiveness and evangelize best practices.

Own and evolve the AI product roadmap. You will balance near-term unlocks with broader opportunities to centralize AI tooling and infrastructure. You will collaborate with engineering, data science, and external partners to assess build vs. buy decisions and drive successful integrations.

Align the organization around longer-term AI strategy. You will evolve 2K's tools, processes, culture, and technical organizations to better serve players, the business, and the creative vision of our studios. You will partner with a diverse array of stakeholders to navigate ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, and player expectations.

As the team grows, you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

What Will Make You a Great Fit

  • 8+ years of product management experience, ideally in AI, video games, or creative tool development. Performs at both the strategic and tactical levels, driving immediate value while laying the groundwork for long-term outcomes.

  • Deep and current understanding of AI applications in game development, including generative AI, procedural content generation, and automation. Experience partnering with engineering, platform, data science, and creative teams to develop and integrate AI solutions.

  • Deft communicator, able to build trust and influence executives, studios, and technology teams around a shared vision.

  • Solid understanding of AAA game development workflows (art, animation, engineering, production, etc.).

  • Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact.

  • Entrepreneurial, curious and driven. Capable of thriving in an environment of high-velocity change and emerging structure.

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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $155,800 and $230,560 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related 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 and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or 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 'at-will 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/team performance, and market factors.

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