EASH Studio Director

Requisition Number: 152693

Position Title: Sr DD

External Description:

EA SHANGHAI STUDIO DIRECTOR:

The dynamic leader of EA Shanghai will oversee a veteran content team that partners with EA’s global console game team studios to deliver industry-leading art for its top franchises.  Both an operations expert and a business development expert, the EA Shanghai Studio Director will lead a growing team of over 100+ artists, project managers and leadership to the next level of content development.  Existing relationships with EA’s top franchises are expanding and require strong organizational and strategic leadership to advance the EA’s content strategy. This position is a full-time role located in Shanghai, P.R.C.

 

ELECTRONIC ARTS SHANGHAI:

Electronic Arts Shanghai is a key content provider in Electronic Arts AAA Gen4 content creation pipeline.  With a focus on industry leading, AAA Gen4 content, EA Shanghai is 100+ artists working on the best titles in the industry.  As a key content partner to EA studios around the globe, EA Shanghai leads the way with the latest technology and production practices combined with the best talent in the industry to deliver the critically acclaimed EA titles known worldwide.  EA Shanghai is located in Shanghai, P.R.C.

 

ELECTRONIC ARTS:

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

 

In fiscal year 2015, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, and with multiple studios spanning the globe, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as Battlefield™, Mirrors Edge, Need For Speed, Star Wars: Battlefront, FIFA, Madden NFL, NHL, UFC, and Plants vs. Zombies™.

 

EA SHANGHAI STUDIO DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven track record in building highly effective, high performing teams – focusing on organizational management and growth and mentorship
• Strong capabilities in developing interpersonal business relationships
• Minimum 10 years in console game development or equivalent and 3+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record with distributed development
• Expert at multi-team, multi-project portfolio management
• Expert communication and presentation skills
• Mandarin and English speaking
• An MBA is an asset
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EA SHANGHAI STUDIO DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for studio resource planning; ensuring all projects have the right talent mix and leadership

• Responsible for resource and funding gap analysis that drives production success
• Ensure that Studio resource and capacity plans for future fiscal years align with the financial long range and short range planning

• Drive quarterly Studio operational reviews by reporting EA Shanghai key productivity metrics and critical risks / mitigation
• Build high performance management and leadership team
• Responsible for hiring strategy, recruitment plans and salary approvals for core talent

• Responsible for operating budgets

• Work directly with game team partners to lock down project engagements, pursue mutual expectation setting and process best practices

• Develop clear team and individual objectives with direct reports and Sr. Leaders

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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: 30

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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.