Requisition Number: 151783

Position Title: Sr Game Designer

External Description:

 

LEAD WRITER

We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead Writer to join an established, experienced team of developers working on a AAA Star Wars title in development at Motive Vancouver.  This is an opportunity to join a veteran team and help craft the vision and execution of a compelling, innovative and immersive Star Wars experience. The Lead Writer will conceptualize, edit and deliver rich narrative content that aligns with our creative vision.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Writer will collaborate directly with the Creative Director, Cinematic Director, Gameplay Director and the Story team to conceptualize, edit, and deliver rich narrative content in the expanding Star Wars universe. Working with the design team, the Lead Writer will help unify strong storytelling with innovative game design.  

 Develop the MAIN storyline, WORLD storylines and QUEST storylines:

• Unify narrative goals with gameplay objectives
• Continually communicate the narrative vision and how it unfolds across all story channels
• Pioneer new ways to deliver stories across the game
• Provide direction and feedback to an internal/external writer team
• Run the writers room

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional writing experience in the video game industry with at least two AAA titles
• Bachelor’s degree in writing or related field, or equivalent experience
• Expert at writing non-sequential spatial stories that tie to progression, and overall player experience.
• Leader that can direct and motivate a team of writers
• English is the required language of work.

Benefits:
We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, pension with company match and, of course, free video games. We offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality.
 
Health, Dental, Financial offered (ESPP and RRSP matching); Relocation assistance also offered.
Eligible for salary increases, bonuses, and restricted stock units at company’s discretion
 
 More about our location: http://careers.ea.com/our-locations/burnaby-eav
 Contact me: Rebecca Davis, rdavis@ea.com 650 628 1215

 Address: Electronic Arts (Canada), Inc., 4330 Sanderson Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4X1
 
Salary offered: $105,000 to $135,000

 

Full time, permanent position

 

EA 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. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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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: 146

Can this position be remote?:

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