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General Information

Locations: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom 
Role ID
213723
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
Maxis
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.

Production Lead

  • Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.

    As a Producer with Maxis, you will be focusing on major features and whole pack production, leading a team of cross-discipline developers, and maintaining standards for functionality and quality to deliver the best player experience.

    Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with a cross-discipline team to lead a DLC pack development or associated features and content from concept to release

  • Operate independently with confidence to drive production processes and communication to deliver on critical milestone objectives

  • Drive scoping & prioritization recommendations for the pack team

  • Balance the needs of the player experience with the needs of the business and development team

  • Help to design, evolve, and improve processes in broad areas of game development

  • Own and drive portions of presentations and reviews up and down the organization

  • Learn and work with proprietary development tools

  • Utilize player feedback to inform strategic decisions

  • Maintain workflow documentation and drive cross-discipline collaboration

  • Mentor lower level producers or interns in specific areas as needed

  • Understand and utilize KPIs, ROI, and player feedback with Sr. Team Leadership to inform decisions

  • Review and demo in-development software

  • Log, prioritize, and help resolve emergent issues

  • Coordinate with brand and marketing teams on go-to-market strategy and assets

  • Write, edit, and approve player-facing text

  • Contribute to a stimulating and fun work culture

Qualifications:

  • You are organized and detail-oriented

  • You demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication

  • You have demonstrated leading feature, DLC or entire game production from concept to release on at least 1 major AAA or Mobile game

  • You are passionate about delivering the best experience for players

  • You approach change with an open mindset

  • You love videogames; knowledge of The Sims is a welcome plus!



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.
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