Game Design Director - The Sims 4

TN France; France; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player seeks a Game Design Director for a leading simulation title. This role emphasizes defining and leading the vision for downloadable content while ensuring design quality and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game design, particularly in cozy and simulation genres, and will champion a positive workplace culture. Join a dynamic team where your creative vision will shape the gaming experience for millions worldwide, and help inspire the world to play through innovative game design.

Prestations

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Free Games

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Wellness Support

Qualifications

• 10+ years in game design, 3+ in a lead role.
• Expert in DLC vision and team management.
• Experience in cozy/simulation game genres.

Responsabilités

• Lead the vision for DLC and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Guide player-centered design processes using insights.
• Mentor game design careers and promote workplace diversity.

Connaissances

Game Design

Team Management

Creative Direction

Data Analysis

Player-Centered Design

DLC Development

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Outils

Proprietary Game Design Tools

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Game Design Director - The Sims 4, France

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Electronic Arts

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Define, champion, and lead the holistic vision for Packs (DLC), partnering with the Senior Creative Director and Design Directors on overall product vision.
• Provide design direction and feedback, oversee design quality, and refine processes that empower the design team to understand and build towards a vision.
• Ensure best practices for design methodology, communication of designs, and manage relationships with cross-functional partner teams.
• Guide player-centered and data-informed design processes to provide world-class creative solutions using both quantitative and qualitative player insights.
• Collaborate with the Lead Producer and Directors from various departments, including engineering, art, animation, user experience, user research, quality assurance, and project management.
• Partner with team Leads and Development Directors (project & design managers) to prioritize designs, track tasks, identify risks, and clarify changes.
• Become knowledgeable on Maxis’ proprietary game designer development tools to guide designer work, help solve creative solutions within technical constraints, and partner with the Technical Game Design Director on tools requirements.
• Partner with Game Design Leadership, Development Directors, and Studio Leaders to provide game design career mentorship and scale operations in the European studio.
• Champion positive workplace culture and diversity and inclusion in game design decisions, hiring practices, and mentorship of the team.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a game design role within the gaming industry, with 3+ years in a lead or director role.
• Expertise in setting the vision for DLC or new game development.
• Expertise in management, coaching, and mentoring.
• Expertise within the genres of cozy and/or simulation games.
• Proficiency with proprietary game design tools, implementation, and development environments.
• Skill in setting vision and breaking down work into development plans.
• Ability to build worlds and gameplay spaces that support and expand on established lore and systems capabilities.
• Experience across multiple development stages, from pre-production to live updates.
• Experience with change management and operational improvements.
• Experience collaborating with research departments and product management to establish tests and interpret data for design improvements.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience managing large teams.
• Worked on AAA HD titles or shipped a mobile cozy/simulation game.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Design experience on games focusing on open-ended player creativity.
• Familiarity with high customization & creativity games and modding communities (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft, The Sims).

Visit us at: https://www.ea.com/ea-studios/maxis

About Electronic Arts:

We aim to inspire the world to play through innovative games, services, and technologies, bringing limitless worlds to millions globally.

We seek collaborative, inclusive individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our culture. Our benefits focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, supporting our employees in every life stage. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, parental leave, free games, and more. Our workplace is committed to safety and respect, empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal records per applicable laws. We accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.