Live Service Visual Designer – EA SPORTSTM NHL

Electronic Arts Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Vancouver, BC seeks a Live Service Visual Designer for the NHL franchise. You will craft compelling 2D/3D graphics for live campaigns, shape visual identities, and collaborate with UI/UX, art, and engineering to elevate player experiences.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring both creative vision and practical production skills, and help push the boundaries of live-service design for Hockey Ultimate Team and related features.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or a related creative discipline.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, creative exploration, and thoughtful design solutions.
• Advanced understanding of typography, composition, color, illustration, iconography, and visual storytelling.
• Experience developing cohesive visual identities and working across a variety of artistic styles.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex design assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to challenge conventional approaches.
• Ability to clearly communicate design rationale, present creative ideas, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Comfortable learning proprietary game development tools and adapting to evolving production workflows.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for games, sports, and design.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality creative work consistently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual content: Conceptualize and deliver high-quality 2D and 3D graphics for live service campaigns.
• Drive creative exploration: Develop fresh visual concepts, graphic treatments, and campaign identities.
• Own design execution: Independently manage design assignments from concept to delivery.
• Solve complex design challenges: Identify challenges and propose thoughtful solutions.
• Elevate visual quality: Apply strong design fundamentals and current visual trends.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Align solutions with player needs and product goals with UI/UX
• Proactively contribute to team growth through feedback and mentorship.
• Champion innovation: Explore AI-assisted design, 3D, and motion graphics to improve workflows.
• Deliver with agility: Manage tight deadlines in rapid production cycles.

Skills

Graphic Design

Visual Design

Typography

Color theory

Illustration

Iconography

Visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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.

Live Service Visual Designer – EA SPORTSTM 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 franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love.

The EA SPORTS NHL Design team is looking for a talented and experienced Live Service Visual Designer who is passionate about creating visually compelling content, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering engaging experiences for our players.

You'll play a key role in shaping the visual identity of live service content across Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel, bringing fresh ideas and strong design craftsmanship to a fast-paced creative environment.

We're looking for a self-directed, creative problem-solver who thrives on tackling new challenges, works confidently with minimal oversight, and brings both artistic vision and practical solutions to the table. You'll collaborate closely with designers, producers, and engineers to deliver high-quality content while continually finding new ways to elevate our visual experiences.

You will report to the NHL Experience Design Director

Your Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual content: Conceptualize and deliver high-quality 2D and 3D graphics for live service campaigns, including Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel vanity content.
• Drive creative exploration: Develop fresh visual concepts, graphic treatments, and campaign identities that push creative boundaries and keep our live experiences engaging and relevant.
• Own design execution: Independently manage design assignments from initial concept through final delivery, balancing creative ambition with technical requirements and production timelines.
• Solve complex design challenges: Take initiative in identifying creative and production challenges, proposing thoughtful solutions, and adapting quickly to evolving requirements.
• Elevate visual quality: Apply strong design fundamentals and awareness of contemporary visual trends to deliver polished, distinctive work that meets a high standard of craft.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with UI/UX designers, Art Directors, Producers, and Engineers to align creative solutions with player needs, product goals, and technical constraints.
• Contribute to team growth: Share expertise, provide constructive feedback, and help raise the overall quality and effectiveness of the team's creative output.
• Champion innovation: Explore emerging technologies, tools, and workflows, including AI-assisted design, 3D, and motion graphics, to improve creative possibilities and production efficiency.
• Deliver with Agility: Thrive in rapid, iterative production cycles, effectively managing competing priorities and tight live-service deadlines without compromising creative quality.

Your Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or a related creative discipline.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, creative exploration, and thoughtful design solutions.
• Advanced understanding of typography, composition, color, illustration, iconography, and visual storytelling.
• Experience developing cohesive visual identities and working across a variety of artistic styles.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex design assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to challenge conventional approaches.
• Ability to clearly communicate design rationale, present creative ideas, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Comfortable learning proprietary game development tools and adapting to evolving production workflows.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for games, sports, and design.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality creative work consistently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Bonus

• Experience creating content for live service games, AAA titles, or digital entertainment products.
• Experience with 3D design tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or KeyShot.
• Motion graphics and animation experience, including After Effects.
• Familiarity with real-time game engines and asset integration workflows.
• Experience developing visual identities for digital campaigns, sports entertainment, or consumer brands.
• Experience leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools to accelerate creative workflows.

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

* 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.