Design Director

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Avature Full time
  • Country: United States of America
Role ID

208006

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department: Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. Comprised of 4 world-class studios across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect – all powered by the Battlefield Central Technology (BCT) team – what's forming on the horizon is a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

At Ripple Effect, we are a studio where you can do the best work of your career. Above all, we're driven by quality - in the games we create, and in the studio we've built.

Our values: We believe every day our work should be better than it was the day before. We iterate, innovate, and support our devs as they grow in their crafts and push one another toward mastery. We believe in operating with integrity, and creating a diverse team where everyone's ideas are heard.

With studios located in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Ripple Effect has been dedicated to the Battlefield franchise since our founding as DICE LA in 2013.

We're all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

We are looking for a Design Director like you to join us in our mission to create amazing games and experiences, and to improve ourselves and our craft. You will report to our Design Line Manager. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options within the Los Angeles or Vancouver to apply.

You will lead the day-to-day for gameplay-related features by leading a cross-location team of designers in a multi-product environment. This means setting direction and overseeing the implementation of features related to Gameplay and Modes.

What You'll Do
  • Guide long-term Direction for Gameplay, Modes, and Missions through collaboration with the Game Director
  • Drive game experiences to the highest quality and industry standards
  • Implement the Studio Director's vision for long-term gameplay through Live Service
  • Work with the team to refine design concepts, driving them to high quality by industry standards
  • Prioritize work for the team to polish and lead quality further
  • Communicate the design, constraints, and concerns for your area
  • Enhance the collaborative process and structure within and outside the team, across multiple studios
  • Contribute to the maintenance of an inclusive and creative working environment
What We Are Looking For
  • At least one shipped title in a design leadership role
  • At least one shipped multiplayer FPS title as a designer working within any of the main responsibility areas
  • 8 + years of experience leading large design teams
  • Understanding of best practices for creating an inclusive work environment.
  • Live Service experience in a design leadership role
  • Several years of games industry experience
Additional Qualifications
  • Experience shipping a multiplayer FPS game in a creative leadership role
  • Lead a team across multiple time zones

Salary Range:
$126,000 - $176,300 CAD
$138,200 - $219,000 USD

In the US, we 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.

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.

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