Art Director - Core
2K · Los Angeles, California, United States; Novato, California, United States
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days 2K's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 5% of 2K's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 2K
- high 73 stale, 5 reposted of 123 open
- Hiring momentum
- 179 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 2K's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 2K.
About this role
As an Art Director at 2K, you will lead the visual direction for major gaming franchises, collaborating with various teams to create compelling brand identities and marketing campaigns. Your role involves developing visual concepts, mood boards, and presentation materials, while ensuring creative consistency across projects. You will also manage multiple projects, provide feedback on creative work, and stay updated on design and gaming trends.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 2K as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, branding, or creative leadership, preferably within gaming, entertainment, advertising, or consumer brands
- An exceptional portfolio demonstrating world-class visual craft across brand identity, campaign development, and integrated marketing
- Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to translate strategic ideas into compelling visual systems and creative experiences
- Experience developing and evolving brand identities across multiple campaigns, products, or entertainment properties
- Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills with the ability to articulate creative rationale to cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders
- Experience collaborating with strategists, marketers, designers, writers, producers, developers, and external creative partners
Nice to have
- Experience with motion design, 3D workflows, or Unreal Engine
What you get
- The pay range for this position is expected to be between $155,600 and $230,300 per year
- Total compensation package may include a bonus and/or equity awards
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the company's creative processes or tools used
- Position is hybrid, requiring onsite work 3 days a week
- No visa sponsorship or assistance available for this position
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Summarised from 2K's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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