Electronic Arts

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.

United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

LET’S PUSH THINGS FORWARD

DICE is a creative studio with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We believe in the power of inclusion and welcome game creators from all backgrounds to collaborate with us as we unlock the potential for the future of Battlefield!

We’re always pushing to be at the forefront of creative entertainment - blending digital art, design, and technology to push boundaries. Our collaborative culture is fueled by passion, driving innovation and making a positive difference for our players and community.

At DICE, your ideas matter. We offer an inclusive space where you can thrive, be yourself, and grow alongside a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact to the world of gaming.

We’re all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

About the role

The Development Director role is a senior delivery leader responsible for planning and driving the production of character assets across internal teams and external partners. This role helps our shared content team deliver with quality, speed and scale by turning aligned plans into clear targets, reliable execution and visible progress all the way through to delivery.

Working closely with Art Directors, Art Leads, Tech Art, Tech Animation, ExDev and partner teams, the Character DD creates the structure, clarity, and rhythm needed for predictable delivery.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end delivery planning for the Characters portfolio, including feasibility, scope breakdown, estimates, schedules and handoff readiness.
• Design and run team rituals to support team culture, communication and transparency.
• Lead execution across the area by managing progress, dependencies, blockers, risks and escalation paths.
• Drive workflow integrity, tracking accuracy, and Definition of Done compliance to improve predictability and delivery confidence.
• Partner with creative, craft, technical and external teams to align quality expectations, capacity needs, and execution plans.
• Strengthen the Characters operating model through process improvement, better planning practices, and scalable team rhythms.

What success looks like

• Character work is delivered predictably, with clear visibility into status, risks and milestone readiness.
• Plans reflect real effort, dependencies, capacity and trade-offs.
• Teams and partners work with strong clarity, accountability and consistent delivery practices.
• Quality expectations are supported through timely reviews, readiness checks and coordinated execution.
• The Characters pipeline becomes more efficient, scalable and resilient over time.

What you bring

• Significant experience leading delivery or production in game development, character art, or a comparable content pipeline.
• Strong capability in planning, estimation, dependency management and risk mitigation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver high-quality content.
• Clear, collaborative communication and sound judgment in fast-moving, high-accountability environments.
• A commitment to inclusive teamwork and creating the conditions for people to do their best work.

We welcome candidates from different backgrounds, experiences and career paths. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification exactly.

This position is classified at the Development Director 2 level within EA’s internal job framework.