Systems Designer (Star Wars)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 117718

Position Title: Associate Game Designer

External Description:

Respawn Entertainment is a AAA game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. In 2017, Respawn was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. We have shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and are currently hiring for our Star Wars ™, Titanfall, and Unannounced VR game development teams. Our motto is gameplay first, and the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members.

We're looking for a highly skilled Systems Designer who will embrace our philosophy and share his/her hard earned expertise to create an incredible Star Wars ™ experience for our players. We’re picturing someone who is passionate about the Star Wars ™ Universe and is invigorated by the scripting process for third person action/adventure games. If this sounds like you, we're looking forward to seeing your resume!

What you’ll do...

Design systems from conception to the final stages of polish, facilitating communication and coordinating departments to ensure vision.

Create rapid prototypes to quickly identify working elements for player, AI, or camera systems

Solve complex problems including but not limited to: gameplay cameras, AI encounters, player progression, economy tuning

Work with the design leadership, design team, artists, code, audio, and animation to deliver design systems that epitomize the creative vision of the game.

Research subject matter relating to the design objective in an effort to ensure the authenticity of the experience.

Ability to self-critique and accept outside critique.

The more feedback you receive, the more you can tailor your work towards what is best for the team.

Incorporate coworkers’ ideas into the process.

Participate in the research and development of new tools and design systems.

Contribute to establishing and enforcing consistent design practices, constraints, and metrics throughout projects.

Ideally, you'll have…

3+ years’ experience in the games industry working as a systems designer, shipping at least one title. (AAA preferred.)

Experience designing player, ai, or camera systems

Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts.

Expert game design sensibilities, including a superior grasp of timing and instincts of what feels right.

Deep understanding of game-play systems and mechanics, able to pro/con design decisions and the ramifications they will have on the overall experience.

Knowledge of and ability to speak on game systems for a variety of AAA action games.

Ability to pitch design concepts in a clear, detailed manner, through strong written and verbal skills.

Excellent collaborative communications skills -- especially interdepartmental.

CS degree is a plus.

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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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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: 168

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