Technical designer

Requisition Number: 184180

Position Title: Sr Game Designer

External Description:

WE MAKE FUN…FUNNER.

We are Full Circle, and we’re all about having fun and making great games that people want to play with their friends
As the developers of Skate, we are set to deliver an experience that embraces and builds upon everything our community found special about the previous games
We believe in creating an inclusive world inside and outside of our games for our players and our team
As a geo-diverse studio, our team members around the globe can either work from home, in the office or a hybrid of both.

As a Technical World Designer reporting to the Lead Technical Designer you will:

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the World Design, Tech Art, & Living World teams to develop and maintain systems, tools and game content.
  
  • Tuning AI pedestrians & traffic systems, Procedural tool usability testing and iteration
• Participate in technical audits of our design content and help enforce standards and metrics.
• Create and maintain design documentation, including feature specification and implementation guidelines
• Iterate, balance and tune features based on feedback from the game teams, user testing, and the broader player community

Qualifications

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered
We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

• A college diploma in Game Design, Project Management, or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)
• 5+ years of game design experience on commercially successful properties, with a focus on open world game systems in a live environment.
• 1+ shipped/live titles in a Technical designer role.
• Experience with current market trends and consumer feedback with the ability to create and implement ideas based on analytics, data, and research
• Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse, ‘team-first’ culture based on fun

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations
If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the range and benefits for your specific location

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting
Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs

BASE SALARY RANGES
California (depending on location e.g
Los Angeles vs
Sacramento):
$122,400 – $176,300 USD Annually
New York (depending on location e.g
Manhattan vs
Buffalo):
$115,700 – $176,300 USD Annually
Jersey City, NJ :
$142,000 – $176,300 USD Annually
Colorado (depending on location e.g
Denver vs
Colorado Springs):
$131,000 – $174,800 USD Annually
Washington (depending on location e.g
Seattle vs
Spokane):
$115,700 – $163,100 USD Annually
British Columbia (depending on location e.g
Vancouver vs
Victoria):
$107,600 – $147,100 CAN Annually

Base salary 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, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees
Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity
For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees
Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity

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Community / Marketing Title: Technical World Designer – skate.(Remote/Hybrid)

Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more
We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve
At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

EEOText:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play
Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life
We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more
Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Days Open: 1

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play
Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life
We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more
Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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. Recommended Skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Data Analysis
• Game Design
• Market Trend
• Metrics

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