Game Designer

3 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Game Design

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Job Description

This Game Designer role at EA SPORTS Madden NFL requires 2+ years of experience in game design and/or game writing. Must have a passion for sports and knowledge of the NFL. Experience creating game concepts and using various tools is essential. The ideal candidate will be familiar with sports gaming and enjoy troubleshooting problems.
Must have:
  • Game Design
  • Game Writing
  • NFL Knowledge
  • Concept Creation
Good to have:
  • Sports Gaming
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Audio-Visual Storytelling
Perks:
  • Free Games
  • Paid Time Off
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This role requires on-site work at our Orlando studio - remote work is not offered for this position

EA SPORTS Madden NFL is the best-selling sports property in U.S. video game history. Madden NFL is an immersive, simulation-based, authentic NFL interactive experience, empowering fans to play out their NFL fantasy of winning the Super Bowl (and much more). Madden NFL has entertained fans over three decades with more than 130 million lifetime units sold.

Madden NFL is developed at EA’s Tiburon Studio in Orlando, Florida and in Madrid, Spain by a team that prides itself on innovation and creative collaboration. We are looking for talent with a passion for sports to create experiences that connect with millions of football fans around the world to grow the love of the sport.

The Opportunity Ahead:

This Game Designer will work on Madden and report to a Producer, providing design documentation, speech scripts, and features that deliver immersive and memorable experiences.

What this type of Game Designer does at EA:

  • Support the game vision set by the Creative Director and Product Owner.

  • Deliver on creative ways to enhance gameplay, our game modes, and audio-visual storytelling.

  • Provide design documentation and script writing that meet EA SPORTS’ high standard of quality.

  • Coordinate and participate in the creation of prototypes and features.

  • Collaborate with other groups to provide design and/or script writing support.

  • Take and provide constructive feedback on designs and writing.

  • Use telemetry and personal experience playing the game to identify, communicate, and address bugs, tuning opportunities, and script requirements.

  • Remain current on industry trends regarding new features in sports games and other game genres.

The next great EA Game Designer needs:

  • 2+ year’s industry experience specifically in game design and/or game writing.

  • Knowledge of the NFL. Its players and teams will be your playground.

  • Experience creating and implementing game concepts using different tools.

  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for sports gaming.

  • Experience with troubleshooting problems and discovering solutions either individually or with a team.

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.

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We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you’re working from. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.

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