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Game Design Director - UFC
2 years ago
EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment with over 25 years of innovation, passion, and connection of millions of players across the globe to their favorite sports, teams, and players. Throughout that history, EA has delivered exciting fighting and combat sports experiences that have delighted millions of players all over the world.
Innovation, passion and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Our studio in Vancouver is looking for the brightest talent so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.
If you're passionate about your craft, this is a role of a lifetime.
The Role:
At EA, Game Design Directors are the torch bearers designing the game, holding the vision and aligning the team to create a holistic experience that our gamers love.
You will play an instrumental role in the following:
- Working with franchise leadership to help form the vision and direction for the game and ensuring that designs follow the product vision.
- Leading other designers to help them maximize their potential and performance in the creation of game experiences.
- Inspiring and motivating the team to achieve high-quality within constraints.
- Using data and feedback from external groups to understand player motivations, identifying solutions to problems and new opportunities within the player experience.
- Taking a holistic approach to quality and delivery to ensure that the feature set and corresponding execution creates the best possible product.
- Preparing and analyzing research to understand market trends, player sentiments; and using that data to form a creative vision aligned with business objectives.
- Championing design and design decisions to franchise leadership and executive partners.
- Working on the future direction for the franchise to keep it relevant and exciting in a fast-changing world.
Who You Are:
- Experience as a Designer working in medium/large teams within the video game industry, creating high-quality games.
- Minimum 3 years as a design lead on a large title or team.
- Experience mentoring other designers and providing insightful feedback on design efforts.
- Experience of console/ AAA game development.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and able to oversee multiple design areas from initial creation through to implementation.
- Understand how to design player experiences that support the strategic business objectives.
- Open to ideas and constructive feedback, eager to collaborate with teammates and build toward the best ideas.
- Ability to work closely with a large team through all phases of product development.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment with maturity and leadership.
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