Lead Gameplay Designer - Battlefield Seattle Studio

Requisition Number: 175235

Position Title: Principal Game Designer I

External Description:

Lead Gameplay Designer - Battlefield Seattle Studio

 

Battlefield Seattle is focused on building rich, exciting stories with memorable characters and powerful experiences all in the Battlefield universe. We are building a new studio in the Seattle area composed of leaders and talent with a vast array of AAA game dev experience. As we assemble our diverse team, all who have a voice in making great games together, we're looking for a healthy mixture of tempered veterans and young passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Design Director, you are a Lead Gameplay Designer who will pilot the game's vision for our game's PvE gameplay needs and functionality. You will lead a team of designers to develop detailed designs for game characters, rules, narrative integration, gameplay mechanics, and HUD/UI interfaces.

You are an expert in creating gameplay experiences that are both entertaining and technically sound. You will guide the team to develop prototypes for gameplay designs, including systems design and features that enhance the player experience and engagement.

You will lead the design team to build game design concepts, and collaborate with multiple partners for approval of design. You will engage with technical and creative leads to align goals for design.

You will have the chance to develop your skills on one of the most anticipated AAA games. We are focusing on high-quality gameplay and do our best to offer players amazing gameplay experiences.

 

Responsibilities: we believe you have the following:

• Can envision fun gameplay experiences that are built upon and hold true to the foundational gameplay mechanics of Battlefield.
• Will design, prototype, script, and polish game systems and features.
• Work with gameplay programmers on prototyping and implementing gameplay functionality and combat systems, and maintain the gameplay experience at the highest possible quality.
• Conduct important reviews of the game throughout production.
• Provide detailed feedback on direction and ideas for ways to improve the core gameplay experience.
• Recommend solutions for resolving risks in design challenges for development.
• Refine game balance by analyzing and modifying mechanics, level progression and mission targets.
• Collaborate with technical leads to refine game design for implementation feasibility.
• Resolve challenging game design problems that hinder the progress of the project.
• Review game designs to provide regular feedback to the design team.

 

Qualifications: we believe you are comfortable and have experience working with:

• Shipped at least one AAA single player title.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a leadership, directorship, or team management role on a AAA project.
• Experience creating compelling gameplay mechanics in AAA games.
• Understand programming/scripting in game design and experience with game editors and game design tools.
• Familiarity and understanding of the Battlefield franchise and narrative PvE games.

 

Next Steps

The following are required as part of the application process:

• Apply online with resume
• Provide web link on resume for online portfolio (required)
• As part of the application process, we may ask you to complete a test
• This may be an Art, Audio, Design, or Writing test

Benefits

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, and of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer great compensation packages and a culture that values creativity and individuality.

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Community / Marketing Title: Lead Gameplay Designer - Battlefield Seattle Studio

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

EEOText: EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부, 또는 법으로 금지된 기타 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. 또한, 해당 직책에 합당한 능력을 갖추고 있다면 범죄 기록이 있는 지원자도 관련 법률을 준수하는 방식으로 채용 여부를 고려합니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.

Days Open: 5

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.