You will be reporting to the Game Design Director
Responsibilities
Design and own major systems, mechanics, and content from concept through implementation and live service
Determine gameplay goals for any owned features and lead implementation and tuning of those features to meet those goals
Partner with Experience Design to make complex gameplay systems into delightful and easy to understand experiences for players
Design and communicate specific tools needed for tuning and implementing game content
Partner with Development Director to track tasks, identify risk, and clarify changes in design work
Participate constructively and respectfully in the critique of your work, and the work of others
Look for opportunities to learn new skills to benefit your growth, your team, and the studio
Qualifications
5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on feature design for a live service game
Thorough knowledge of games and game systems with insight into the pros and cons of different tactics
Design and implementation experience with game features that focus on open-ended player creativity
Experience designing and creating requirements for proprietary tools
Knowledge of different player type profiles and how they impact player behavior
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 $95,450 - $141,800 • New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo): º $89,200 - $141,800 • Jersey City, NJ : º $105,250 - $141,800 • Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs): º $89,200 - $118,550 • Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane): º $89,200 - $130,750 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, 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.