Design Director

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Electronic Arts Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Design Director to lead our game design team at Electronic Arts. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for establishing and upholding best practices for design methodology, design process, communication of designs, documentation, designer onboarding, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage design goals, documentation, and implementation across all features for the project to leadership and the team.
  • Partner with Game Design Directors, Production, and Development Directors in managing designer assignments, capacity planning, and productivity.
  • Manage communication, relationships, and syncs with partner teams and other disciplines.
  • Manage design communication channels, including status updates, team health reports, team shares, and intradisciplinary syncs.
  • Collaborate with and provide guidance and feedback to game design staff, helping them to resolve complex process, personnel, and discipline challenges.
  • Support and grow game designers in their careers, through the creation of development plans, 1:1 mentorship, training, and identifying growth opportunities and resources.
  • Promote positive workplace culture and diversity and inclusion when it comes to game design decisions, hiring practices, and mentorship needs of the team.
  • Establish and foster the creative culture of the team and studio in collaboration with Game Design Leadership.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a game design role within the gaming industry, with 3+ years in a lead or director role.
  • Expertise with multiple stages of development, from pre-production through updating live experiences.
  • Experience with change management and improving team operations.
  • Experience with JIRA and using it for agile methodologies for task tracking.
  • Expertise in management, mentoring, and creating career development plans with proven experience growing careers.
  • Expertise with proprietary game design tools, game design implementation, and development environments.
  • Foster an engaging, fulfilling, trusting, and fun working environment that is inclusive and diverse.

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.

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