Art Director - Core

Wana Create; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

2K is hiring an Art Director to join our Creative Strategy team, supporting a portfolio of world-class Core titles. The role is hybrid in Los Angeles, CA, USA, with responsibilities spanning defining visual identities and translating brand strategy into compelling visuals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in art direction, a strong portfolio across brand identity and campaigns, and the ability to turn strategic ideas into engaging visual experiences for franchises and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, branding, or creative leadership.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating world-class visual craft across brand identity and campaigns.
• Strong conceptual thinking translating strategic ideas into visual systems and creative experiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve visual identities for 2K franchises and marketing campaigns across a portfolio of Core titles.
• Partner with Creative Strategists to translate brand positioning into compelling visual directions, creative territories, and franchise identities.
• Help establish the creative tone, visual language, and overall marketing expression for new franchises, products, and campaigns.

Skills

Art direction

Branding

Creative leadership

Visual design

Job description

Art Director - Core

2K is hiring an Art Director - Core — Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

What We Need

2K is looking for a talented and passionate Art Director to join our Creative Strategy team, supporting a portfolio of world-class Core titles.

What You Will Do

• Define and evolve visual identities for 2K franchises and marketing campaigns across a portfolio of Core titles.
• Partner with Creative Strategists to translate brand positioning into compelling visual directions, creative territories, and franchise identities.
• Help establish the creative tone, visual language, and overall marketing expression for new franchises, products, and campaigns.

What Will Make You a Great Fit

• 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.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $155,600 and $230,300 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.

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Employment: Full-time

Role details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority: Senior level
• Work setup: Hybrid
• Compensation: USD 156,000–230,000 per year
• Posted: 2026-09-01