EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to provide outstanding visuals, audio and technology. Our teams consist of artists, engineers, technicians, designers and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound and experiences. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture and craft.
EA Create Audio is an award-winning team creating audio content for numerous titles focused on uniting creative talents and technical expertise to guide industry-leading audio. There are many exciting projects underway, and we produce progressive audio content for in-game products from multiple studio locations.
The Development Director will manage a variety of disciplines within Audio and will report to the Operations Development Director. DDs are the keepers of the project schedule and will partner with producers to ensure that they are managing the project on time, to quality, and within budget.
We are looking for an experienced Development Director to join the Create Audio team at our EAV studio who is passionate about both people and project management to provide daily production leadership to the team(s).
Responsibilities
Build and evolve effective teams; identify resourcing needs, provide challenges and development opportunities to ensure that all employees reach their potential.
You will build working relationships with the immediate team, and those outside of the immediate team that have an effect on project completion.
You will communicate with the project team and coordinate dependencies with external partners.
Participate in the hiring process to ensure candidates meet project requirements.
You will mitigate risk for assigned scope and quality.
Establish an overall project schedule based on the individual task estimates for production and determine the resource requirements to meet the task requirements.
Establish a project budget, determine task dependencies, and assign tasks to team resources.
Create an inclusive environment and proactively address any conflict on the team.
Required Qualifications
5+ years Project Management and team leadership experience with 4+ years of management experience working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Experience communicating across all levels and organisations.
Experience in aligning processes and focus for delivering quality.
Experience in several project management methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile, and a familiarity with project management tools (i.e., Jira/Hansoft).
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.
