Design Director

Join to apply for the Design Director - Battlefield role at Ripple Effect Studios The Role: The Live Service Design Director will be responsible for both live service tuning and quality of life improvements, specializing in engagement and retention based on both telemetry and player sentiment. This role will set the standard of quality for the live service deliverables for our players. The Design Director will report to the Design Line Director. You will be hybrid or onsite in the Vancouver - Great Northern Way studio. What You'll Do Prioritize the needs of feature development, live service quality of life improvements, and critical issues with seasonal stakeholders and craft leadership Ensure feature designs around player engagement and all requirements meet quality targets and are aligned with seasonal themes Evaluate data and player sentiment, and align with team members to identify tuning and balance improvements Inspire and mentor designers on the team in the pursuit of creative designs implemented to the highest quality Provide and solicit feedback from all stakeholders and team members in a graceful, constructive manner, with suggestions and solutions for improvement to both process and project Be accountable for the project quality targets and the results achieved What We Are Looking For 5+ years of experience leading game teams and defining design direction in a live service environment Experience developing FPS or multiplayer games Understanding of mass-market appeal and the ability to innovate within it Compensation And Benefits The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$130,800 - $183,000 CAD 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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Computer Games Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ripple Effect Studios by 2x Get notified about new Design Director jobs in Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area . #J-18808-Ljbffr