Game Designer (College Football Live)

Position Overview

Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America

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.

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, College Football, EA SPORTS FC, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, and EA SPORTS UFC.

This Content Designer position will work directly on College Football content. Reporting to the team Producer and Development Director, the Designer will maintain and balance the core and meta-game while creating and implementing live service ideas and features to entertain our players. An ideal candidate for this position has knowledge of College Football or the NFL, including players and teams.

Additional information: Role ID 212348, Regular Employee, Studio/Department EA Studios - SPORTS, Work Model Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Support 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 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 in the service.
• Inspire game team through progressive, creative design.
• 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 latest platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Game Design or equivalent experience
• Experience Required: 2+ years industry experience specifically in game design or quality assurance
• Experience creating and implementing game concepts using different tools
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for sports gaming
• Experience troubleshooting problems and discovering solutions either individually or with a team
• Experience with Live Service mechanics, theories, and implementation

Benefits & Perks

• A holistic benefits package emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, including healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more.