You need 5+ years in game design, knowledge of football and the FC franchise, non-sports game experience, and a background in leading or designing major features.

You will lead feature design, create and review documentation, manage a team, collaborate across disciplines, and oversee design implementation until release.

United Kingdom

Coventry

Large

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<div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Locations</b>: Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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</div></div><div><div>Role ID
</div><div>207815
</div></div><div><div>Worker Type
</div><div>Regular Employee
</div></div><div><div>Studio/Department
</div><div>EA Studios - SPORTS
</div></div><div><div>Flexible Work Arrangement
</div><div>Hybrid
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description &amp; Requirements
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div>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.
</div></div><div></div><div><div><p><b>Senior Game Designer</b><br>
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EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment &ndash; connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.</p><p>
After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining, interactive football experiences with the world&rsquo;s biggest football entertainment platform, EA SPORTS FIFA, we are soon beginning an exciting new era. EA SPORTS FC will become the future of football from EA SPORTS &ndash; as we strive to take global football experiences to new heights, on behalf of football fans everywhere.</p><p>
With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to a global community of fans, we invite you to join us and pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS!</p><p><br>
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The Senior Game Designer will report to the Game Design Director working on a new project for EA Sports FC.</p><p>
The job will be hybrid with 2-3 days in our Southam office, but we may consider remote work for outstanding candidates.</p><p>
We are looking for someone who understands football and our game, but is also familiar with systems and games away from the sporting arena to join our growing design team to create something new and something exciting for our players.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>
You will lead the design of the relevant features in your area of the project</p></li><li><p>
You will be responsible for writing and checking of design documentation</p></li><li><p>
We will give you a team of designers and producers to help you achieve your goals</p></li><li><p>
You will collaborate with and work with partners in code, art, and central teams both locally and in other locations</p></li><li><p>
You will then be responsible for seeing the design through implementation until release</p></li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>
At least 5 years experience in Game Design</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of football and the FC franchise</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge or experience of non-sports based games</p></li><li><p>
Experience leading or designing major features</p></li></ul><br>
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<div><b><i>About Electronic Arts</i></b></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
We&rsquo;re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.</div><div></div><div><br>
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

General Information
Locations: Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Role ID
207815
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Description & Requirements
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.
Senior Game Designer

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.
After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining, interactive football experiences with the world’s biggest football entertainment platform, EA SPORTS FIFA, we are soon beginning an exciting new era. EA SPORTS FC will become the future of football from EA SPORTS – as we strive to take global football experiences to new heights, on behalf of football fans everywhere.
With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to a global community of fans, we invite you to join us and pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS!

The Senior Game Designer will report to the Game Design Director working on a new project for EA Sports FC.
The job will be hybrid with 2-3 days in our Southam office, but we may consider remote work for outstanding candidates.
We are looking for someone who understands football and our game, but is also familiar with systems and games away from the sporting arena to join our growing design team to create something new and something exciting for our players.
Responsibilities:
You will lead the design of the relevant features in your area of the project
You will be responsible for writing and checking of design documentation
We will give you a team of designers and producers to help you achieve your goals
You will collaborate with and work with partners in code, art, and central teams both locally and in other locations
You will then be responsible for seeing the design through implementation until release
Qualifications:
At least 5 years experience in Game Design
Knowledge of football and the FC franchise
Knowledge or experience of non-sports based games
Experience leading or designing major features





About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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.

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