Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTS FC Immersive Experiences

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company is seeking a Gameplay Designer to create immersive experiences for EA SPORTS FC. This role involves designing and prototyping third-person camera systems, working collaboratively with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of experience in game design, technical proficiency in 3D engines, and a passion for football. This position is based in Vancouver and offers a hybrid work model with extensive benefits including vacation and health coverage.

Benefits

Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)

10 days of sick time

Paid top-up for parental leave

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of game design experience with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Proven experience in designing, building and polishing third-person interactive camera systems.
• Technical proficiency in 3D game engines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop immersive experiences from concept through to release.
• Collaborate closely with programmers and animators to develop features.

Skills

Game design experience

Third-person camera systems

3D game engines proficiency

Game design principles knowledge

Empathy for player experience

Curiosity and innovation

Football familiarity

Job description

Role ID

211214

Worker Type

Regular 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.

The FC Gameplay team creates the most authentic, engaging and fun football simulation experiences in the world. As a Gameplay Designer you are in charge of defining, describing, documenting, communicating and verifying high quality features and content that generate those experiences for millions of players. Your knowledge of immersive experiences, interactive camera design and technical skills empower you to design and build innovative third-person gameplay experiences in collaboration with the team and following an established vision and design direction.

You will report to the Game Design Director.

You will work in a hybrid environment at our Vancouver studio.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop immersive experiences from concept through to release
• Design, prototype, build and polish third-person interactive camera features and content
• Effectively communicate your designs to the team
• Incorporate ideas and feedback from across the gameplay team
• Collaborate closely with programmers and animators to develop your features
• Contribute to the development of tools and processes to improve workflows
• Follow direction and justify design decisions based on a shared product vision

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of game design experience with at least one shipped AAA title
• Proven experience in designing, building and polishing third-person interactive camera systems
• Technical proficiency in 3D game engines
• Broad knowledge of game design processes, techniques and principles
• Great eye for game quality and empathy for the player
• Curiosity and willingness to research, develop and innovate
• Familiarity with football and experience playing or watching the sport as a fan

Nice to Have:

• Passion for and knowledge of the EA SPORTS™ FC video game franchise

Pay Transparency - North America

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

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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

For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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.