Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTS™ FC

We are seeking a Gameplay Designer to join our EA SPORTS™ FC team in Vancouver, Canada. As a Gameplay Designer, you will be responsible for defining, describing, documenting, communicating, and verifying features and content that create immersive football simulation experiences for millions of players.

The FC Gameplay team creates the most authentic, engaging, and fun football simulation experiences in the world. You will report to the Game Design Director and work in a hybrid environment at our Vancouver studio.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, document, develop, and balance large gameplay systems and features from concept through to release
• Create innovative and engaging gameplay experiences that are unique to game modes within FC
• Thoroughly document and communicate the game's design to the team
• Incorporate ideas and feedback from across the gameplay team
• Mentor junior designers and promote good design principles across the team
• Work with animation, art, audio, design, programming, and visual effects to develop your features
• Give concise and helpful feedback to help improve the game
• Contribute to the development of tools and design processes to improve how we work
• Follow direction and justify design decisions based on a shared product vision

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of experience in a game production or design role
• Extensive knowledge of game design processes, techniques, and principles
• Great eye for game quality and empathy for the player
• Passion and knowledge of football and the EA SPORTS™ FC video game franchise
• Curiosity and willingness to investigate design topics and in-game issues
• Technical proficiency in game development engines and tools

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $77,700 - $107,900 CAD per year
• Vacation time: 3 weeks per year to start
• Sick time: 10 days per year
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan