Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTS™ FC - 209429 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

209429

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model

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.

Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTS™ FC

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, and welcome everyone to the club!

Role Overview

Join our FC Gameplay team as an experienced Designer to help us create engaging and fun in-game experiences. Your blend of football knowledge, and an understanding of FC gameplay mechanics like (I.e. passing, shooting) are important. Your role will involve strategic decision-making, high-level direction, and collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop gameplay features from concept through to release.
Create gameplay features and experiences that are unique to game modes within FC
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 the game.
Contribute to the development of tools and design processes to improve how we work.
Represent the game in communications, including presentations and media interactions.
You will report to the Gameplay Lead Producer

Who You Are:

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.
Passion and knowledge of soccer and the EA SPORTS™ FC video game.
Technical proficiency in 3D game engines.
Broad, in-depth knowledge of game design.

Work Environment:

This role is based in our collaborative studio in Vancouver, Canada. You must be willing to relocate before starting.

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) * $126,000 - $176,300 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.