Electronic Arts

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 of your playable spaces 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:

• 6+ 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