Associate Game Designer

Associate Game Designer - EA SPORTS™ FC Vancouver, Canada 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. EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry‑leading video games. Building on an incredible 30‑year foundation, we’re redefining football with EA SPORTS FC – a genre‑leading ecosystem of interactive experiences, bringing a global community of football fans closer to The World’s Game. Together, we’re taking the largest football club in the world to new heights – and this is just the beginning With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to fans everywhere, we invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC. We are looking for an experienced Associate Game Designer to join our EA Sports FC team. The mission is to help create the most engaging and fun in‑game experience for our players. You will have a mix of football knowledge and the FC Gameplay mechanics like passing, shooting, etc. Understanding of the game and drive/passion to improve it are important qualities. Your Responsibilities Own and develop gameplay features from pitching through to release. Communicate the game's design to the team. Incorporate ideas and feedback from across the gameplay team. Work with animation, art, audio, design, programming, and visual effects to develop your features. Give concise and helpful feedback to help improve all aspects of the game. Contribute to the development of tools and design processes to improve how we work. Use visual scripting to bring your concepts to life. Your Qualifications At least 3+ years of experience in a game production, design or tech role. Design credits on at least one title where you were responsible for a full gameplay feature. Strong knowledge of soccer and the EA SPORTS FC video game. Technical proficiency in 3D game engines. Broad, in-depth knowledge of game design. Ability to understand and manipulate basic coding and scripting. \Compensation And Benefits Pay ranges for British Columbia: $66,100 - $90,400 CAD (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria). Benefits include 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, 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr