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Learning and Development Specialist

10 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

The Learning and Development Specialist at 2K Games will support the Release Management workforce, focusing on technical skill development, workplace proficiency, and career growth. Responsibilities include facilitating new hire orientation, delivering training on game testing functions and professional development courses, collaborating with subject matter experts to enhance training materials, planning team-building activities, managing training logistics and the LMS, analyzing training data, and designing instructional programs using adult learning principles. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of experience in training, instructional design, or workforce development, proficiency in MS Office and G Suite, excellent communication and project management skills, and strong relationship-building abilities. Experience in game testing is a plus.
Must have:
  • 3+ years in training/instructional design
  • Proficiency in MS Office & G Suite
  • Excellent communication & project management
  • Data analysis & reporting skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills
Good to have:
  • Game testing experience
  • Formal training certification

Job Details

Who We Are

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, 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 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 our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

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 are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need

The Learning and Development Specialist is a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of workforce training, onboarding and professional development. This position will support the Release Management work force, ensuring employees are supported in technical skill development, workplace proficiency, and career growth. This role is essential in aligning workforce development with 2K's business needs and crafting a structured yet adaptable learning environment. Additionally, this role collaborates with internal teams, leadership and HR to continuously refine a comprehensive training program that delivers multifaceted learning solutions for a wide-ranging staff. This is an onsite role in Las Vegas.

Location: Las Vegas, NV (Onsite) 

What You’ll Do

  • Facilitate new hire orientation, highlighting policies and procedures while partnering with support teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience

  • Train new employees on foundational game testing functions in addition to delivering professional development courses for all team members

  • Build relationships across departments and collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance internal processes, improve training materials and refine specialized instruction

  • Plan, advertise, and facilitate semi-annual team builders for intra-team and cross-departmental communication and engagement

  • Manage training logistics –including scheduling, location, materials– while promoting awareness of upcoming training opportunities

  • Track and manage curriculum progress within the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accuracy of training content and individual learning records

  • Maintain, analyze and report training data, including but not limited to total hours trained, course utilization rates, learner engagement surveys and participant attendance trends

  • Design and refine instructional learning programs using adult learning principles, instructional design theories, and current professional development trends

  • Effectively manage time and priorities to balance multiple training initiatives ensuring timely delivery

  • Serve as an ambassador for the organization by creating a welcoming and professional environment supporting 2K values

What Will Make You A Great Fit

  • 3+ years of proven experience in training, instructional design, or workforce development

  • Proficiency in MS Office and G Suite with emphasis on presentation software

  • Excellent time management, project management, public speaking, and problem-solving skills

  • Experience analyzing data from training assessments and surveys to measure program effectiveness

  • Ability to work with both onsite and distributed remote teams effectively

  • Proven capacity to work independently, apply good judgement and decision-making skills while collaborating with key partners

  • Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate across the organization

  • Formal certification in Training, Education, HR, Business, or related field preferred

  • Experience in game testing a plus

 

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 uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. 

 

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About The Company

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, 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 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 our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.


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!

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