Studio Talent and Operations Director

Requisition Number: 184405

Position Title: Sr DD

External Description:

Criterion Studio Talent and Operations Director

Guildford
Hybrid Role

We are Criterion. We love games.

Over the last twenty years we’ve entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning and massively entertaining games. We are a team of talented people who craft games with joy, passion, and commitment to quality.

At Criterion, we place enormous value on creative collaboration, fresh ideas, and unique perspective. Our studio is a healthy mix of industry veterans and newcomers working together to inspire, support, and educate one another.

Studio Talent and Operations Director.

Working in partnership with Studio leadership, partner studios and other EA stakeholders the Studio Ops and talent Director plays a key role in operational excellence at Criterion. Bringing together teams and processes to drive operational effectiveness.

 

RMO Support

• Ensure that Criterion details are accurate in our Airtable and partner with EU and North Americas teams on movement between teams and projects
• Partner with our finance organisation to maintain accurate data between our Airtable and Anaplan systems and that data li loaded correctly
• Partner with our Talent Acquisition teams to help facilitate strong recruitment activities, remove roadblocks and help hiring teams work effectively
• Liaise with Studio Head of Ops over any issues coming from the above items 

Studio/Project Talent and Staffing 

 

• Facilitate Wellbeing surveys - liaising with HR, ensure these go out and results discussed & analysed, leading to actions that are shared effectively
• Conduct Team Health Checks - ensure we keep regular and recording checks on team heath
• Maintain accuracy of work model allocations in Workday in partnership with HR including correct working models
• Work with Criterion FP&A to ensure that the Studio budget (for travel/entertainment/training/hardware etc) is being managed correctly and on track
• Facilitate craft planning and development for all crafts
• Work with HR and Studio GM on Training budget and finding/setting up training
• Work closely with Criterion North to ensure the studio is well attended and that staff generally are included in Criterion activities

General/Studio Operations 

 

• Line Management of Criterion Operations Coordinators in both locations - Guildford and Manchester
• Connect with Guildford Governance over ERG and Outreach activities
• Work with Studio GM to raise the profile of Criterion Studio in the local Guildford community and wider UK Gaming industry 
• Drive the planning and execution of team building and Criterion annual celebrations, swag, and culture initiatives 
• Facilitate Studio AMA and All Hands meetings 
• Oversee any building site operation requests from Workplace Experience across our Guildford and Criterion North sites

 

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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.

EEOText:

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: 2

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.