Experience Designer (UX) - EA SPORTS NHL

EA SPORTS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Sick time 10 days

Health/dental/vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Job summary

EA SPORTS NHL is seeking a collaborative Experience Designer II to refine player flows, ensure multi-platform parity, and elevate interactive experiences for millions of players. This role requires 4+ years in game UX, strong Figma skills, and a portfolio demonstrating design process and outcomes.

You will report to the Associate UX Director and work across disciplines to deliver world-class features. EA offers a comprehensive Canadian benefits package and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in video game development or a related field.
• 2+ years of multi-platform development experience.
• 3+ years of professional UX design using Figma.
• Portfolio showcasing impactful UX work with process, rationale, docs and outcomes.
• Experience designing for diverse input methods and variable performance.
• Knowledge of UX principles: user flows, information hierarchy, wireframes, prototyping, and player-centered thinking.
• Experience with graphic design, layout and gestalt principles.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to learning and craft quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine player flows, wireframes, interaction patterns, and layouts.
• Guide cross-platform parity in gameplay controls and menus to ensure high-quality player engagement.
• Contribute to team discussions, documentation, and design quality across the team.
• Conduct team member interviews and facilitate brainstorms or workshops.
• Advocate for UX design excellence and iterate on solutions to enhance usability and emotional impact.

Skills

UX design

User-centered thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Experience Design, HCI, Psychology or related field

Tools

Figma

Multi-platform development

Job description

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.

Experience Designer II (UX) - EA SPORTS™ NHL

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.

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.

Experience Designer II (UX) - EA SPORTS™ NHL

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 team is seeking a collaborative, creative, and passionate Experience Designer II. As we continue to deliver to millions of players across multiple platforms, this role will be pivotal in ensuring our experiences are optimized and intuitive across diverse hardware capabilities for our players. In this role, you will advocate for players, transform complex needs into intuitive solutions, and elevate the quality of interactive experiences. We are looking for a UX professional with a strong portfolio and a commitment to delivering world‑class features for millions of players.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Associate UX Director. We collaborate with all disciplines to create high-quality experiences that promote player engagement and strengthen the visual identity of EA SPORTS NHL and seasonal campaigns.

• You will Design and refine player flows, wireframes, interaction patterns, and layouts that improve clarity, usability, and comprehension.
• You will Guide the adaptation and translation standards of core gameplay, controls, and menu experiences to accommodate multi-platform, ensuring parity of experience and high-quality player engagement across all environments.
• You will Contribute to team discussions, share documentation and insights, and help improve design quality, consistency, and collaboration across the team.
• You will Conduct team member interviews and facilitate brainstorms or workshops under guidance.
• You will Advocate for UX design excellence with the team at large, gathering feedback, and iterating on solutions that enhance usability, clarity, and emotional impact.

Requirements

• 4+ Years of professional experience within video game development or an applicable similar industry.
• 2+ years working with multi-platform development.
• 3+ years of professional UX design experience using Figma.
• Portfolio demonstrating impactful UX work, with clear examples of design process, design rationale, documentation, and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience designing for diverse input methods and variable performance profiles, with a focus on maintaining a cohesive user experience
• Experience with UX and interaction design principles, including user flows, complex information hierarchy, wireframing, copywriting, prototyping, and player‑centred thinking.
• Experience with graphic design, layout, and gestalt principles.
• Positive, collaborative mindset with a commitment to learning, improving craft quality, and contributing to stronger team outcomes.

Education

• University degree (Bachelor's) in Experience Design, Human-Computer interaction, Psychology or equivalent professional experience.

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

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

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

In Canada, 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.