Requisition Number: 163877
Full Circle is a new studio based in Vancouver, with team members around the globe, embracing a remote-working, geo-diverse team and culture. We are all about having fun, taking chances and making great games that people want to play with their friends. Working on the next evolution of Skate, we are set to deliver an experience that will embrace and build upon everything that makes this franchise so special.
Progression Designer - SKATE
This position is open to qualified individuals anywhere in the Americas where EA operates as an employer.
PROGRESSION DESIGNER
We are looking for an experienced Progression Designer to join the Skate team. This is an opportunity to join us in the early stages of development on a new entry in the Skate franchise. In this role you will help shape the progression systems that make up the foundation of the game, define a clear plan of action, and then guide the implementation through to completion. You will report to our Creative Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design flexible economy systems and features (progression & reward structures, currencies, sinks & sources etc.) aligned with the creative, game, and product directions.
- Create design docs, drawings, diagrams, flowcharts, and any other necessary documents to communicate design functionality and vision
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate your designs
- Adapt to technical and production constraints & participate in finding solutions to optimize features
- Implement, tune, and balance game systems, economies, and progression, gathering feedback and adjusting design accordingly
REQUIREMENTS
- A college diploma in Game Design, Project Management, or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)
- At least 5 years of experience in game design or related experience
- In-depth experience with game engines, productivity software and familiarity with project management software (e.g. Jira)
- Comprehensive understanding of current market trends and consumer feedback with the ability to craft and implement innovative ideas based on analytics, data, and research
- Deep familiarity with the fundamentals of user experience and playability testing.
- Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and plenty of flexibility
- Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse, 'team-first' culture based on fun
- As a solution-oriented designer, you respond to opinions, analytics, and test results with suggestions for improvement. By leveraging player data and gathering feedback, you make informed choices to deliver an engaging overall experience.
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.
