Global Workplace Design Leader

Electronic Arts (EA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 161,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation (Canada)

Sick time

Bonus potential

Extended health/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Electronic Arts seeks a Director of Global Workplace Design to standardize EA’s office environments globally while honoring local culture and market needs. You will lead design strategy, oversee vendors, and ensure spaces reflect EA’s gaming identity.

This role partners with Real Estate, IT, HR, Security and Finance to craft scalable, sustainable workplaces. A senior leader with architecture and interiors experience will drive innovative, branded environments across EA studios.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in architecture for commercial office spaces, including interiors.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role, managing design programs or external partners.
• Strong computer graphics and desktop publishing skills.
• Proficiency with Windows/NT, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Google Suite, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
• Revit proficiency.
• Bachelor and/or Master in Architecture or Interior Design; professional accreditation; LEED knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global workplace standards and contracts with a playbook for EA offices worldwide.
• Oversee vendor relationships and collaborate with Real Estate and Operations on workplace design and buildout projects.
• Develop interior design concepts reflecting studio identities and brand/gaming culture.
• Lead design governance across lifecycle from test fits to final delivery with adherence to standards.
• Own the FF&E strategy and lifecycle, including procurement guidelines and specifications.
• Partner with Real Estate, Workplace, IT, Security, People/HR, Finance and leadership to align design with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Workplace design

Architectural design

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master Architecture

Professional accreditation

LEED accreditation

Interior design knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electronic Arts seeks a Director of Global Workplace Design to standardize EA’s office environments globally while honoring local culture and market needs. You will lead design strategy, oversee vendors, and ensure spaces reflect EA’s gaming identity.

This role partners with Real Estate, IT, HR, Security and Finance to craft scalable, sustainable workplaces. A senior leader with architecture and interiors experience will drive innovative, branded environments across EA studios.