Game Design Director - UFC

Requisition Number: 165841

Position Title: Game Design Director

External Description:

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment with over 25 years of innovation, passion, and connection of millions of players across the globe to their favorite sports, teams, and players. Throughout that history, EA has delivered exciting fighting and combat sports experiences that have delighted millions of players all over the world.

Innovation, passion and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Our studio in Vancouver is looking for the brightest talent so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.

If you're passionate about your craft, this is a role of a lifetime.

The Role:

At EA, Game Design Directors are the torch bearers designing the game, holding the vision and aligning the team to create a holistic experience that our gamers love.

You will play an instrumental role in the following:

• Working with franchise leadership to help form the vision and direction for the game and ensuring that designs follow the product vision.
• Leading other designers to help them maximize their potential and performance in the creation of game experiences.
• Inspiring and motivating the team to achieve high-quality within constraints.
• Using data and feedback from external groups to understand player motivations, identifying solutions to problems and new opportunities within the player experience.
• Taking a holistic approach to quality and delivery to ensure that the feature set and corresponding execution creates the best possible product.
• Preparing and analyzing research to understand market trends, player sentiments; and using that data to form a creative vision aligned with business objectives.
• Championing design and design decisions to franchise leadership and executive partners.
• Working on the future direction for the franchise to keep it relevant and exciting in a fast-changing world.

Who You Are:

• Experience as a Designer working in medium/large teams within the video game industry, creating high-quality games.
• Minimum 3 years as a design lead on a large title or team.
• Experience mentoring other designers and providing insightful feedback on design efforts.
• Experience of console/ AAA game development.
• Self-motivated, pro-active and able to oversee multiple design areas from initial creation through to implementation.
• Understand how to design player experiences that support the strategic business objectives.
• Open to ideas and constructive feedback, eager to collaborate with teammates and build toward the best ideas.
• Ability to work closely with a large team through all phases of product development.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with maturity and leadership.

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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: 179

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。