Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTSTM FC

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,700 - 107,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

10 days sick time

Paid top-up for parental leave

Health benefits package

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Vancouver is seeking a Gameplay Designer for EA SPORTSTM FC to develop engaging football simulation experiences. You will work collaboratively with the team to create innovative gameplay features that delight millions of players.

The ideal candidate has a background in game design, a passion for football, and experience in game production. This full-time position includes a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in game production or design.
• Broad knowledge of game design principles.
• Great eye for game quality.
• Curiosity and willingness to investigate design topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop gameplay features from concept to release.
• Create unique gameplay experiences for game modes.
• Communicate the game's design to the team.
• Work with various teams to develop features.

Skills

Game design processes

Empathy for players

Technical proficiency in 3D game engines

Passion for football

Job description

Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTSTM FC

Vancouver, Canada

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC redefines 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 features and content that create those experiences for millions of players. Your blend of football knowledge, understanding of FC gameplay mechanics, and ability to translate them into elegant gameplay solutions empowers you to deliver detailed and comprehensive designs in collaboration with the team and following an established vision and design direction.

You will report to the Game Design Director and work in a hybrid environment at our Vancouver studio.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop gameplay features from concept through to release
• Create gameplay features and experiences that are unique to game modes within FC
• Communicate the game's design to the team
• Incorporate ideas and feedback from across the gameplay team
• Work with animation, art, audio, design, programming, and visual effects to develop your features
• Give concise and helpful feedback to help improve the game
• Contribute to the development of tools and design processes to improve how we work
• Follow direction and justify design decisions based on a shared product vision

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of experience in a game production, design or quality verification role
• Broad knowledge of game design processes, techniques and principles
• Great eye for game quality and empathy for the player
• Passion and knowledge of football and the EA SPORTSTM FC video game franchise
• Curiosity and willingness to investigate design topics and in-game issues
• Technical proficiency in 3D game engines

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. 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).

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $77,700 - $107,900 CAD

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

Equal Opportunity

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.