At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need:Our WWE 2K is team looking for a talented Game Designer who is excited to work on the WWE franchise. WWE 2K is an exciting and challenging game with a diverse set of features and requirements. You will grow and develop in many different areas, learning from a highly skilled team while working on cutting-edge technology. This position reports into the Design Director.
What You Will Do:
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Designer to deliver engaging, interactive stories
- Implement and own cinematic sequences to help shape the narrative vision of the game using a proprietary scripting system
- Collaborate with engineers, designers and artists to identify key issues and generate high-quality solutions
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
- Minimum of two years working as a professional game designer on a shipped AAA title
- A keen eye for cinematic framing, timing, and how scenes are presented to the player
- Strong grasp of narrative craft and how storytelling deepens player engagement
- Clear, confident communicator — both written and verbal — who works well across disciplines and teams
- A technically-minded problem solver who can quickly pick up and get the most out of proprietary tools and pipelines
Preferred qualifications
- Working knowledge of animation timelines, plus an intuitive grasp of human behavior — especially how it shapes character interactions and conversational flow.
- A genuine passion for RPGs across a wide range of styles, with a strong handle on genre conventions, storytelling craft, and what makes the player experience land.
- Scripting experience, especially with visual or node-based tools, is a plus
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $38 and $53 per hour. The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $33 and $46 per hour. The pay range for this position in New Jersey at the start of employment is expected to be between $33 and $46 per hour. The pay range for this position in Maryland at the start of employment is expected to be between $33 and $46 per hour. The pay range for this position in Colorado at the start of employment is expected to be between $33 and $46 per hour. 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 employees in regular roles 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, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) 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.
For WASHINGTON
The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $38 and $53 per hour. 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 and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
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.
For CANADA
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $29 and CAD $40 per hour. 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 employees in regular roles 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, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired 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.
To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com
Skills Required
- Minimum of two years working as a professional game designer on a shipped AAA title
- A keen eye for cinematic framing, timing, and scene presentation
- Strong grasp of narrative craft and storytelling to deepen player engagement
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication and cross-discipline collaboration
- Technically-minded problem solver able to quickly learn and use proprietary tools and pipelines
- Working knowledge of animation timelines and understanding of human behavior for character interaction (preferred)
- Passion for RPGs and knowledge of genre conventions and storytelling craft (preferred)
- Scripting experience, especially with visual or node-based tools (preferred)
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, generous vacation or discretionary time off, sick time, and both parental and compassionate leave are explicitly listed in recent role descriptions. A company‑wide end‑of‑year break further expands the time‑off offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with mental‑health programs and family‑planning support through Maven. HSA/FSA options and basic life insurance are also highlighted.
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Retirement Support — Eligibility for a 401(k) plan alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Program is consistently called out. These elements strengthen long‑term savings and ownership opportunities.
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What We Do
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!
Why Work With Us
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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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