Electronic Arts

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.

EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We’ve pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.

The EA SPORTS NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love. 

We’re looking for a Game Designer Co-op (NHL) to join our paid world-class internship experience. The start date for this position is September 2, 2025 (8-month term), you may be eligible for course credit depending on your institution. Our Game Designer Co-op will report to the Senior Game Designer. We are considering onsite and hybrid work options. 

Responsibilities:

• You will help implement and tune features to meet the goals set for the gameplay experience.
• You will refine designs based on internal and external playtests, game metrics, team input and community feedback.
• You will collaborate across different teams, including artists, animators, modelers, engineers and producers.
• You will contribute to a project from initial design to final production.

Qualifications:

• You must be available for a full-time paid internship from September 2, 2025 - April 10, 2026.
• You are currently enrolled in a non-profit, Degree granting program in a related field.
• You are familiar with one or more scripting or programming languages.
• You have experience making your own games or mods.
• You can describe what makes a game system good or bad and detail how to improve it.

We are only considering students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program throughout this Co-op, slated to graduate December 2026 or later. You must be legally authorised to work in Canada on a full-time basis during the 8 month Co-op. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, degree type (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD), what stage you are in your degree journey (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc.), qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria)
  • $60,000 - $65,000 CAD

The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k). Interns in California are also eligible for Voluntary Disability Insurance.