Senior Game Designer

Requisition Number: 151771

Position Title: Sr Game Designer

External Description:

 

WE WANT YOUR BRAINS… PopCap Vancouver is on the hunt for bright, talented, people with a passion for making the world’s best games. What’s in it for you? A super-fun environment, rewarding work, excellent benefits, and lots of great perks. It takes big, delicious brains to make award-wining titles like Plants vs. Zombies. Are you up for the challenge?

AI Designer/Scripter

 

We are currently seeking an AI Designer/Scripter to help us create engaging experiences for an upcoming shooter.  The successful applicant will work with the AI and design team to prototype and implement core AI characters and behaviors.

What you will do:

 Work with the AI engineers to create AI behaviors using behavior trees that meet the requirements for both single player and multiplayer experiences

• Use internal development tools to prototype and build scenarios that showcase our characters
• Balance and tune gameplay based on focus testing, metrics, and any other feedback
• Work in partnership with other designers to build out the core game modes
• Assist in creation and maintenance of design documentation
• Be a point of knowledge for the rest of the team, and where applicable, work with them to drive features to completion
• Receive and provide critiques in a constructive manner with suggestions and solutions for improvement
• Previous experience in level design is a huge +

Who you are:

 

• Scripting experience (Bonus points for visual scripting such as Unreal Kismet)
• Behavior Tree experience a plus
• Previous experience designing and building gameplay features
• Experience with game editors such as Unity/Unreal Engine/Radiant/Hammer
• Able to conceptualize, create and implement game concepts using various tools and technologies
• Creatively, analytically and organizationally skilled with proven ability to write, communicate and maintain detailed design documentation throughout the game life cycle
• Demonstrative proof of an open-minded, progressive thinker who is flexible, energetic and driven with the ability to overcome obstacles and challenges with working solutions
• Remain current on industry trends including: new game genres, new game design methods and emerging platforms
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Cannot be a plant or a zombie

 

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 40

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.