Senior Level Designer (Apex Legends)

Requisition Number: 172356

Position Title: Sr Game Designer

External Description:

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.

Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.

Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

Apex Legends is looking for a creative Senior Level Designer to help shape the future of our multiplayer maps. You'll work on designing levels and map updates from early blockouts through to release.

If you have experience developing multiplayer maps for shooters and you are familiar with the battle royale genre, we are looking for you!

What You'll Do…

• Work closely with the dev team to develop the vision for your map.
• Be the vision holder of your map and drive it from initial concept to ship.
• Align and collaborate with multiple disciplines and departments on the dev team.
• Analyze existing maps and bring solutions to problem spaces through updates.
• Ensure a high quality release by bug fixing, balancing, and polishing your map.
• Pitch ideas, give feedback, and work with the team to make Apex the best it can be!

Ideally, you will also have…

• 3+ years professional experience as a level designer. Ideally, within the multiplayer shooter genre.
• Some experience with using text-based scripting languages.
• Ability to block out maps quickly, gather feedback, and iterate rapidly.
• Good sense for game feel and map flow.
• Strong understanding of level design theory and philosophies.
• Familiarity with the Battle Royale genre.
• The ability to self-assess risk, time, and scope to meet expected live service deliverables.

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
º $108,700 - $166,550
• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo):
º $107,450 - $166,550
• New Jersey (depending on location e.g. Jersey City vs. Trenton):
º $107,450 - $166,550
• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs):
º $107,450 - $153,250
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane):
º $107,450 - $153,250

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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Community / Marketing Title: Senior Level Designer (Apex Legends)

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts est la principale société de divertissement interactif, propulsée par une technologie innovante. Nous créons des expériences incroyables pour des millions de joueurs à travers le monde. Mais ce qui compte le plus, ce sont nos gens qui nous inspirent, et le monde, à jouer. Alors que nous apportons de nouvelles formes de divertissement aux gens du monde entier, nous avons besoin de personnes créatives, collaboratives, diverses et adaptables pour continuer à améliorer Electronic Arts.

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Days Open: 313

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA est un employeur qui offre l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi. Toutes les décisions d'emploi sont prises sans prendre en considération les critères de race, couleur de la peau, origine ethnique, descendance, sexe, genre, identité ou expressions de genre, orientation sexuelle, âge, de nature génétique, religion, invalidité, état de santé, grossesse, situation matrimoniale, situation familiale ou état d'ancien combattant. EA veille aussi à procéder à des aménagements spéciaux en milieu de travail pour les candidats qualifiés et présentant une invalidité, tel que requis par la loi en vigueur.