Description
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects people around the world. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are encouraged, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes the game possible.
EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We've pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.
The EA SPORTS NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It'll be what you love.
We're looking for a Visual Experience Designer who is excited to help shape the look and feel of the EA SPORTS NHL experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating visually compelling, intuitive, and player-centric interfaces. With strong foundations in visual and interaction design, you'll bring clarity and cohesion to complex systems within a fast-paced creative environment. You're a highly collaborative, detail-oriented designer who can translate UX direction into polished, high-impact visual solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-fidelity UI designs and rapid prototypes for new and existing game features.
- Contribute to the UI visual language including iconography, typography, hierarchy, and brand expression aligned with the NHL visual identity.
- Help shape and maintain our UI design system to ensure consistency across the product.
- Collaborate with Producers, UX Designers, and Engineers to identify opportunities and understand player needs.
- Ensure your design solutions consider technical feasibility, scope, and production realities.
- Participate in design reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback grounded in product goals.
- Present design rationale clearly to partners across disciplines.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in visual design, UI/UX, or product design roles.
- Strong visual design craft, including layout, composition, typography, color, illustration, and iconography.
- Understanding of usability principles and designing for accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Proficiency in interaction design, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual execution.
- Experience presenting and articulating design decisions to cross-functional teams.
- A portfolio showcasing thoughtful design process and strong visual craft.
- Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- BA/BS degree (or equivalent experience) in Design, HCI, Interactive Media, or a related field.
Benefits:
- Adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being, to support a balanced life. Packages are customized to meet local needs and may include medical assistance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.