Game Director

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 164039

Position Title: Game Design Director

External Description:

“Motive” is the driving force within us that takes us from an idea to reality. Our studio provides a safe, trusting, and empowering environment for our game teams to unleash their creativity across massive brands. But we’re not talking about the expected, the conventional, the cliché. We want none of that. Here, you will play a significant role in making the extraordinary. You’ll also help shape our culture. Here, everyone has a voice, everyone can be themselves, everyone is welcome.

We are looking for a motivated, collaborative, and experienced Game Director who is passionate and creative about driving major gameplay features to a high-quality. Working with our team of game industry experts and Senior Designers, you will report to the Development Director and oversee the successful implementation of all features.

Responsibilities:

You will guide major gameplay features of the title to a high-quality.
You will participate in the decision-making process with the project’s Directors and oversee the necessary adjustments while maintaining the integrity of the projects’ vision.
You will follow the evolution of the team’s progress on gameplay features, participate in reviews, suggest priority adjustments, and flag issues preventing the team from reaching established quality bars.
You will provide clarity for any design requirements / considerations affecting other disciplines.
You will mentor, assess workload, set priorities, and plan the work for the Game Design team.

Requirements:

Experience providing direction and working with diverse crafts and teams.
Two years as a Lead Game Designer.
Have shipped one AAA title as a Game Designer or Lead.
Experience communicating design ideas and bringing areas of ownership to quality.
An expert understanding of the market and a passion for video games.
Creative, curious, and passionate.

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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: 54

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