Technical Game Designer

3 Months ago • All levels
Game Design

Job Description

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to mentor other designers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. The role involves collaborating with designers, engineers, and creatives to develop compelling gameplay systems from concept to ship quality. Responsibilities include implementing and driving gameplay systems, aligning multiple disciplines, ensuring high-quality releases through bug fixing and balancing, and pitching ideas with rapid iteration. Requirements include experience with scripting languages (Lua, Python, Javascript), having worked on multiple shipped titles as a Technical Designer, passion for crafting gameplay systems and mechanics, and familiarity with American Football. The position emphasizes a collaborative team environment and a passion for game design.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with game engines (Unreal, Frostbite, Unity, GtkRadiant)
  • Ability to read and understand C++
  • Experience in multiplayer live service environments
Must Have:
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python, Javascript)
  • Worked on multiple shipped titles as a Technical Designer
  • Passion for crafting gameplay systems, mechanics, and game modes
  • Familiarity and passion for American Football
  • Expertise in game design process, mechanics, and theory
Perks:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Mental well-being support
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid time off
  • Family leaves
  • Complimentary games

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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.

As a Senior Technical Designer, you will mentor other designers, helping them solve problems and develop their skills while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about game design and thrive working with a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:
  * Work with designers, engineers and other creatives to develop the vision and innovate on compelling gameplay systems.
  * Implement and drive gameplay systems and/or modes from concept to ship quality.
  * Align and collaborate with multiple disciplines and communicate the vision of gameplay features.
  * Ensure a high-quality release by bug fixing, balancing, and creating a fun gameplay experience.
  * Pitch ideas, provide feedback and rapid iteration with the team

Requirements:
  * Experience with scripting languages (such as Lua, Python, Javascript, and/or other scripting languages).
  * Worked on multiple shipped titles as a Technical Designer   * Passion for crafting gameplay systems, mechanics and game modes.   * Familiarity, passion and knowledge of American Football and football products.   * Expertise in comprehending the game design process, specifically with game mechanics and design theory. 

Nice to have:
  * Experience with content-driven game engines (Unreal, Frostbite, Unity, GtkRadiant).   * Ability to read and understand C++   * Experience developing and in a multiplayer live service environment.



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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