This job listing expired on Apr 24, 2021
Tweet

We are DICE Los Angeles

DICE LA was founded in 2013 with a mission to create outstanding entertainment, and to do so in a manner that is different from the rest of the industry. We want to make great games, and be great at making games.

What does that mean to you as a developer?

It means that you will have a creative stake in everything you do. We believe that we are all game makers, and everyone at our studio contributes to the goal of making amazing game experiences, regardless of role or title. We want this to be the studio where you do the best work of your career. We also firmly believe that we are at our best when we have the proper balance between work and life. To support this balance, we nurture a culture that aims to reach the highest productivity without crunch, and by making smart decisions when it comes to how we work and plan. Having a positive, inclusive studio culture is of extreme importance to us.

Our games reflect the means by which they are created. Games that are crafted in an inspiring atmosphere, with creativity, artistry and technology as their backbone, will capture the imagination of players around the world.

We are looking for an experienced game development leader who is passionate about managing creative teams and has experience leading complex projects and organizations of multiple teams, locations and cultures.

You will be a part of the Studio Leadership team, will head up the Production team, and will report to the General Manager of the studio. You will lead the management, development and live service of all DICE LA products, and will oversee studio operations. You will partner with the GM and EA Executive Leadership to establish the studio, product and talent strategy and will lead its successful execution. You will also help grow a healthy, high-functioning studio and culture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the studio roadmap and supporting execution plan in partnership with the GM
  • Oversee and validate franchise/product development plans.
  • Develop and maintain indicators that track project quality, delivery, financials, and risks.
  • Oversee development process improvement for the studio.
  • Drive exploration of new avenues of operating.
  • Manage the development budgets working with the product teams and finance partners.

Qualifications

  • Experience as an operational leader overseeing multiple AAA games through the full development cycle.
  • 10+ years’ experience as an embedded member of a studio development team.
  • Experience leading and developing a team of direct reports.
  • Desire to build partnerships and are the kind of person that people want to work for and work with.
  • Exceptional knowledge of product planning and execution, with a deep understanding of game development.
  • Excellent change management skills, can embrace ambiguity and meet commitments.
  • Great problem-solving skills, are effective and will motivate others to find solutions in new situations and dynamic environments.
  • Desire to pursue the highest quality in everything you do.
  • A bias for action and a knack for predicting issues before they come up.
  • Passion to build teams and a great culture, fueled by empathy.

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 outstanding people to make amazing games, we offer great compensation packages and a culture that is powered by creativity and individuality.

Next Steps

Apply online with a resume.

About EA

At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and maternity and paternity leave, plus free video games and so much more! 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. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.