Senior Game Designer

3 Hours ago • All levels

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Job Description

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Game Designer to lead the development of a next-generation mobile shooter within one of their most iconic franchises. The role involves defining and prototyping player experiences, translating the vision into practical design goals, and working closely with creative leadership. The designer will use Unity in-editor tools to design and tune gameplay mechanics, balancing ambition and accessibility for mobile platforms. The role requires a strong understanding of FPS genre mechanics and experience leading gameplay teams. The designer will also be responsible for ensuring gameplay aligns with franchise goals and player expectations. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment, collaborating with world-class teams.
Must have:
  • Shipped experience on FPS titles, especially mobile/tablet.
  • Proven ability to prototype and iterate on 3D gameplay in Unity.
  • Deep understanding of FPS genre mechanics and mobile controls.
  • Experience leading gameplay teams and collaborating across disciplines.
  • Strong grasp of player psychology and elements of compelling shooter experiences.
  • Familiarity with franchise development.
Good to have:
  • Experience with live service, PvP balancing, or F2P game loops.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills for distributed teams.
  • A passion for mobile gaming and eye for evolving genre expectations.
  • Familiarity with aim-assist systems, weapons tuning, and multiplayer gameplay.
Perks:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Mental well-being support
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid time off
  • Family leaves
  • Complimentary games

Job Details

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. At Slingshot Studio, we are on the hunt for enthusiastic and imaginative game builders & innovators to spearhead the development of a next-generation mobile shooter within one of our most iconic franchises. This is your chance to immerse yourself in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment, collaborating with world-class teams and working alongside seasoned veterans of the genre. If you're eager to make a tangible impact and push the boundaries of mobile gaming, we invite you to be part of our team. What You'll Do * Hold the gameplay vision and ensure it aligns with franchise goals and player expectations. * Define and prototype player experiences, focusing on moment-to-moment gameplay, combat, controls, and feel. * Lead developers & designers through prototyping and development, translating vision into practical design goals. * Leverage a broad gameplay design skillset to guide efforts across combat, systems, interface, and content. * Work closely with creative leadership to refine and realize the core vision for the game. * Use Unity in-editor tools to design, test, and tune gameplay mechanics. * Balance ambition and accessibility to create fun, tactile gameplay optimized for mobile and tablet. What You'll Need * Shipped experience on FPS titles, especially on mobile/tablet platforms. * Proven ability to prototype and iterate on 3D gameplay in Unity. * Deep understanding of FPS genre mechanics, mobile controls, and user behavior. * Experience leading gameplay teams and collaborating across disciplines. * Strong grasp of player psychology, pacing, and the elements that create compelling shooter experiences. * Familiarity with franchise development and creating within established worlds. Bonus Points For * Experience with live service, PvP balancing, or F2P game loops. * Strong documentation and communication skills for distributed or remote teams. * A passion for mobile gaming and an eye for evolving genre expectations. * Familiarity with aim-assist systems, weapons tuning, and multiplayer gameplay. 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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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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