EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FC Soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.
As a Lead Game Designer, you will bring your deep knowledge of level and mission design to an exciting new title. You will report directly to the Creative Director.
Responsibilities:
Support the game vision as set by the Creative Director
Define level design guidelines and best practices
Lead the higher level layout of the playable spaces and establish detailed goals for yourself and for us, the team
Craft engaging playable spaces where players can play and socialize
Plan and implement mission content and events
Inspire creativity across the design team and your peers
Work with other leadership within Design to support gameplay and guide experience goals
Work with artists to refine and create the visual style of the world
Provide and receive critique in a constructive and efficient manner
Qualifications:
6+ years experience shipping AAA projects as a Senior World Builder or Level Designer with experience delivering immersive worlds with a focus on action-oriented gameplay
White box and represent your gameplay visions, with a deep understanding of gameplay goals, visual design, and pushing the boundaries of architecture for us
Experience using a range of game world production content tools for level editing and white boxing, such as Unreal Engine, Frostbite, Unity, Maya and 3DS Max
Self-assess risk, time, and scope
Outstanding collaboration skills, driving towards the best possible outcomes
A functional understanding of American Football
Connect your future to ours. Inspire. Dream. Play.
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.
