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Associate Technical Designer

Technical Designer

Role Overview

This design position is responsible for game design features attached to our EA Sports titles from a highly technical level. The designer will maintain and balance the core and meta-game while creating, prototyping and implementing gameplay features.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on the game vision as set by the Creative Director and Product Owner.
• Maintain all design aspects of a game-as-service through the entire project life cycle.
• Create innovative and engaging designs and prototypes while maintaining EA SPORTS’ high standard of quality.
• Balance game with consideration to fun gameplay, player acquisition, monetization, and engagement.
• Retain original IP’s core brand values and game experience within the service at all times.
• Communicate game design clearly and concisely.
• Inspire game team through progressive, creative design.
• Will use knowledge of scripting to set up content within the Frostbite Engine
• Provide and receive critique in a constructive manner with suggestions and solutions for improvement.
• Remain current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods, and emerging platforms

What does EA look for

• 5+ year’s industry experience specifically in game design or quality assurance.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, create and implement game concepts using various tools and technology.
• Creating content and authoring logic in XML using internal tools and workflows
• Analyzing and brainstorming content implementation
• Will need to understand the consumer and how to craft compelling experiences
• Excellent creative, analytical and organizational skills with proven ability to write, communicate and maintain detailed design documentation throughout the project life cycle.
• Thorough understanding of gameplay theories and interface design ability