Design Lead

Electronic Arts Inc.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Guildford is seeking a Creative Lead to oversee the development processes and ensure high-quality gaming experiences for the Battlefield franchise. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, particularly in first-person shooter games. This position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes team collaboration and creative input.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development in a Creative leadership role.
• Experience creating innovative, immersive, high-quality gaming experiences.
• Deep passion for video games both as a creator and as a player.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Creative Director to develop the Vision for the Campaigns in Battlefield.
• Oversee development process from concept to final release collaborating with teams.
• Adjust game design based on feedback and player testing results.
• Review all game design content and assets.
• Coordinate with external partners and marketing teams.

Skills

Game development experience

Creative leadership

Experience with first-person shooter games

Project management methodologies

Budget management

Team motivation and mentorship

Experience with play testing

Innate creativity

Tools

Game development tools

Job description

Creative Lead Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Work closely with the Creative Director to develop the Vision for the Campaigns in Battlefield
• Oversee development process from concept to final release collaborating with design, art, programming, and production teams.
• A focus and understanding on Experience and encounter design
• Work with Narrative, Level design, Cinematics and Audio to bring experiences together ensuring continuity and creative agreement
• Ensure the game meets quality standards and player expectations
• Adjust game design based on feedback and player testing results.
• Present project updates to senior management.
• Review all game design content and assets.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to design team members, promoting a positive and creative and inclusive work environment.
• Collaborate to ensure the game is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with external partners, work with marketing and PR teams to promote the game where needed.
• Stay updated with competitors, industry trends and incorporate new technologies
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development in a Creative leadership role.
• Experienced with successful game projects, first person shooter games but also acceptable would be in Single Player / Campaign experiences
• Experience creating innovative, immersive, high quality gaming experiences.
• Inspire and motivate a team.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Experience with play testing and gathering player feedback.
• You will manage budgets and resources
• Experience with multiple game development tools and software.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Deep passion for video games both as a creator and as a player
• Interest in a varied genre of games, especially first person shooters and military themed ones
  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.

The Creative Lead will report to the Creative Director working Hybrid at our Criterion studio Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. United the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect - all powered by the Battlefield Central Technology (BCT) team - have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA. At Criterion Games we cherish our rich, award-winning, history of crafting quality games with joy and passion. You'll find us playing, creating, breathing, and talking games. As we look to the future, we're excited to continue innovating and being part of building the future of Battlefield.We believe that healthy and engaged teams are the key to building great games, so we place enormous value on collaboration, fresh ideas, and diverse perspectives. Criterion is a place where you can unleash your creativity and be part of something extraordinary. Your unique input is welcome here!We're all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

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.