Technical Designer - Madden

Electronic Arts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Technical Game Designer for EA SPORTS Madden NFL in Orlando. This role focuses on building new presentation features and complex systems, partnering with design, engineering and content teams from concept through live tuning. A passion for game design and collaboration is essential.

You will work on innovative Madden experiences, prototype new features, and ensure a polished gameplay experience in a hybrid on-site role in Orlando, FL.

Qualifications

• Shipped titles experience as a Technical Designer or equivalent role.
• Passion for crafting gameplay systems, mechanics and modes.
• Strong knowledge of American football and football products.
• Proficient in scripting and systems design for interactive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, engineers and creatives to shape gameplay vision.
• Implement and drive gameplay systems from concept to ship quality.
• Align with multidisciplinary teams and communicate feature vision.
• Ensure high-quality releases through iteration and bug fixes.
• Pitch ideas and provide rapid feedback to improve playability.
• Develop Madden experiences (mechanics, modes, progression, tuning frameworks).
• Prototype new features quickly and effectively.
• Create robust, scalable scripting implementations.

Skills

Gameplay systems

Scripting / state machines

Team collaboration

Prototyping

Football knowledge

Job description

Locations

Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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.

Please note: this role is on-site hybrid (3x per week) in Orlando, FL. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTSFC soccer, NHL hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

As a Technical Game Designer on EA SPORTS Madden NFLFootball, you’ll be a hands-on creator who builds new presentation features and complex systems. You’ll partner closely with design, engineering, and content teams to prototype, implement, iterate, and polish—from early concept through live tuning. If you're passionate about game design and thrive working with a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work with designers, engineers and other creatives to develop the vision and innovate on compelling gameplay systems.
• Implement and drive gameplay systems and/or modes from concept to ship quality.
• Align and collaborate with multiple disciplines and communicate the vision of gameplay features.
• Ensure a high-quality release by bug fixing, balancing, and creating a fun gameplay experience.
• Pitch ideas, provide feedback and rapid iteration with the team
• Build all-new innovative Madden experiences (mechanics, modes, progression, meta systems, tuning frameworks, etc.) that integrate cleanly into the core game.
• Quick prototype building of new features
• Create robust scripting-driven implementations (logic, state machines, event flows, data setup) that are scalable and maintainable.

Requirements

• Worked on multiple shipped titles as a Technical Designer
• Passion for crafting gameplay systems, mechanics and game modes.
• Familiarity, passion and knowledge of American Football and football products.
• Expertise in compreh