Creative Lead - EA SPORTS

Electronic Arts; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,700 - 190,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (3 weeks/year)

Sick time (80 hours/year)

16 company holidays/year

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Electronic Arts in California is seeking a Creative Lead for EA SPORTS to shape the future of the brand through bold, integrated campaigns. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, strategy, production and marketing to deliver breakthrough work that resonates with millions of players worldwide.

The role requires a track record of championing campaigns from insight through execution, with strong storytelling, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience developing integrated creative campaigns for brands, entertainment or agencies.
• Exceptional concepting, storytelling and writing skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating breakthrough creative thinking across multiple channels.
• Experience leading integrated campaigns from insight through production.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting work to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate across strategy, design, production and marketing.
• Deep appreciation for sports culture and the role creativity plays within it.
• Knowledge of EA SPORTS franchises and gaming is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated campaign concepts from insight through execution.
• Partner with design, strategy, production and brand teams to create culturally relevant work that moves audiences.
• Present creative work to senior leadership and articulate the thinking behind it.
• Guide creative development across internal teams and external agency partners.
• Help raise the overall creative standard across the EA SPORTS ecosystem.

Skills

Campaign leadership

Concept development

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Sports culture knowledge

Gaming familiarity

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.

Creative Lead - EA SPORTS

Hybrid Work Model (Not Remote)
12-Month Contract

Whether you live for the biggest moments in sport, obsess over the stories behind the athletes, or believe great marketing can become part of culture itself, you're in the right place. The EA SPORTS team is looking for a creative leader to help shape the future of one of the most iconic brands in entertainment. We\'re looking for someone who is equally inspired by sport, culture, and bold creative thinking, someone who can build breakthrough campaigns that connect with millions of players around the world. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside world-class leagues, clubs, athletes, creators, and partners while helping define what the next era of EA SPORTS looks like.

You\'ll join a fast-moving, collaborative creative team where ideas are expected to travel from strategy to execution. The role requires someone who can think at a campaign level, inspire teams across disciplines, and maintain a high creative bar while navigating multiple workstreams simultaneously.

You will play an instrumental role in the following:

• Champion and evolve the EA SPORTS creative platform across campaigns and initiatives.
• Lead the development of integrated campaign concepts from insight through execution.
• Partner with design, strategy, production and brand teams to create culturally relevant work that moves audiences.
• Present creative work to senior leadership and articulate the thinking behind it.
• Guide creative development across internal teams and external agency partners.
• Help raise the overall creative standard across the EA SPORTS ecosystem.

This role will lead the creative development of marketing campaigns across the EA SPORTS portfolio: crafting concepts, defining creative direction, shaping storytelling, and ensuring every execution meets the highest creative standard. You\'ll partner closely with internal teams and external production partners to bring ambitious ideas to life from pitch through delivery.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 7+ years of experience developing integrated creative campaigns for brands, entertainment or agencies
• Exceptional concepting, storytelling and writing skills
• A portfolio demonstrating breakthrough creative thinking across multiple channels
• Experience leading integrated campaigns from insight through production
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting work to senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate across strategy, design, production and marketing
• Deep appreciation for sports culture and the role creativity plays within it
• Knowledge of EA SPORTS franchises and gaming is a strong plus

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

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$127,700 - $190,600 USD

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

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time.

About Electronic Arts

We\u2019re 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.