Assistant Game Designer - EA SPORTS FC

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game entertainment company is seeking an Assistant Game Designer for their EA SPORTS FC team in Vancouver. This role involves using visual scripting to develop engaging skill games and training lessons while collaborating closely with the design team. Candidates should have a strong understanding of soccer and the EA SPORTS FC video game, alongside excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

10 sick days per year

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong ability to understand and manipulate basic coding and scripting.
• Passion for the EA SPORTS™ FC video game and soccer.
• Proven ability to execute projects on time and with quality.

Responsibilities

• Use visual scripting to create skill games and training lessons.
• Develop skill games from concept to prototype and release.
• Evolve design decisions based on playtesting and audience feedback.

Skills

Visual scripting

Basic coding

Knowledge of soccer

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication

Job description

Role ID

212047

Worker Type

Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

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.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.

As an Assistant Game Designer on FC, you will report to a Game Design Lead and work within the design team to bring new features to market, complete tuning and balancing tasks, and create new content for the game.

Your Responsibilities

• Use visual scripting to create skill games and training lessons in FC.
• Develop skill games from concept phase, through to prototyping, and to a releasable version.
• Create designs that meet the vision for the product including new ways to play the game.
• Communicate game design rationale with members of the team.
• Evolve design decisions based on regular playtesting and audience feedback.
• Receive and provide critiques in a constructive manner with suggestions and solutions for improvement.

Your Qualifications

• Ability to understand and manipulate basic coding andscripting.
• Strong knowledge of soccer and the EA SPORTS™ FC video game.
• Ability to solve complex issues with creative solutions.
• Can execute on projects quickly, on time, and at the expected level of quality.
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Pay Transparency - North AmericaCOMPENSATION 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

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.