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Locations: Kirkland, Washington, United States of America 
Role ID
207928
Worker Type
Temporary 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.

Senior World Designer - EA SPORTS

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FC Soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

As a Senior World Designer, you will bring your deep knowledge of open world level and mission design to an exciting new title. You will report directly to the Creative Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the game vision as set by the Creative Director

  • Lead layout and establish detailed goals for the environment team

  • Craft engaging playable spaces where players can play and socialize

  • Plan and implement mission content and events

  • Inspire creativity across the design team and your peers

  • Work with leadership within Design to support gameplay and guide experience goals

  • Work with artists to refine and create the visual style of the world

  • Provide and receive critique in a constructive and efficient manner

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years experience shipping AAA projects as a Senior World Designer or World Designer with experience delivering immersive worlds with a focus on action-oriented gameplay

  • White box and represent your gameplay visions, with a deep understanding of gameplay goals, visual design, and  the aesthetics and style defined by the art direction

  • Experience using a range of game world production content tools for level editing and white boxing, such as Unreal Engine, Frostbite, Unity, Maya and 3DS Max

  • Self-assessment of risk, time,scope working with production to hit our deadlines and quality goals

  • Outstanding collaboration skills, driving towards the best possible outcomes

  • A functional understanding of American Football and passion for the sport

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

* Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$141,300 - $192,000 USD

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time.



About Electronic Arts
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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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