Director Of Product

Description & Requirements

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.

Job Description: Director of Product, Capital Games

Location: (Hybrid)

At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination. We’re a studio of passionate creators, technologists, and storytellers working together to craft unforgettable Star Wars experiences and invent the next generation of mobile games.

About Capital Games

Capital Games is the Sacramento-based studio behind Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, one of the longest-running and most successful mobile live service RPGs. With over 150M downloads worldwide and a passionate global player community, Galaxy of Heroes continues to thrive ten years after launch. Looking ahead, Capital Games is also incubating new titles to expand our portfolio and shape the future of EA Mobile.

The Challenge Ahead

Reporting to the Studio GM, the Director of Product will lead the product management function for the studio. This includes responsibility for the long-term success of Galaxy of Heroes as a live service, and ownership of product strategy, monetization, and player engagement for new games in development. You will manage a team of product managers, champion data-driven decision making, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver world-class experiences that delight players and grow the business.

This is a senior studio leadership role with significant influence on the creative and business direction of Capital Games and EA Mobile.

Responsibilities

• Set and Drive Strategy
• Define and lead the product vision and strategy for Galaxy of Heroes and future Capital Games titles, aligned with EA’s business goals.
• Use player insights, analytics, and market research to shape roadmaps, identify opportunities, mitigate risks.
• Live Service Excellence
• Oversee live operations, content cadence, and economy management for Galaxy of Heroes.
• Ensure roadmaps balance player engagement, creative vision, and financial performance.
• Partner with design, analytics, and marketing to continually improve retention, monetization, and community satisfaction.
• New Product Development
• Guide product strategy and greenlight criteria for new games in incubation.
• Evaluate concepts through competitive analysis, market sizing, and player research.
• Collaborate with creative leadership to shape innovative, scalable product experiences.
• Leadership & Mentorship
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of product managers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Establish and share best practices in product management across the studio and EA Mobile.
• Business Partnership
• Collaborate with Finance on forecasting, planning, and portfolio performance.
• Align with UA, Marketing, and Publishing to maximize acquisition and lifecycle value.
• Communicate strategy, updates, and results to EA leadership and external partners, including Lucasfilm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, game economy design, or live service leadership.
• Proven track record running successful mobile free-to-play games, ideally RPG or collection-based titles.
• Strong understanding of game economies, monetization strategies, and live service operations.
• Experience taking products through the full lifecycle: concept, launch, scale, and live operations.
• Skilled at forecasting, financial modeling, and communicating business performance.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business outcomes.
• Passion for games and the Star Wars IP.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$186,900 - $289,700 USD

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.

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.