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Electronic Arts

Development Director - Art

Electronic Arts
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hybrid senior full-time Shanghai

First indexed 23 Oct 2026

Description

Electronic Arts creează experiențe de divertisment de următorul nivel, care inspiră jucătorii și fanii din întreaga lume.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience.

Responsibilities

  • Team & Project Management:

+ Lead and manage the Central Art Team, ensuring delivery of high-quality assets for feature and live teams. + Oversee end-to-end outsourcing processes, including vendor selection, onboarding, task assignment, quality reviews, and final delivery. + Align project schedules, priorities, and milestones with company partners and external partners. + Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

  • Vendor & Partner Management:

+ Manage relationships with external art and co-dev vendors, fostering strong, long-term partnerships. + Establish clear communication channels, guidelines, and quality standards for vendors. + Conduct regular performance reviews and feedback sessions with outsourcing partners.

  • Collaboration:

+ Work with producers, designers, engineers, and QA teams to integrate assets and features into the game build. + Facilitate agreement between creative direction, technical feasibility, and production timelines.

  • People Management & Mentorship:

+ Oversee and mentor junior project managers, providing guidance on project tracking, risk management, and partner communication. + Support team members' professional growth and performance development.

  • Process & Quality Control:

+ Develop and maintain production pipelines, workflows, and documentation to keep productivity and consistency. + Review and approve art assets and co-development deliverables, ensuring they meet both creative and technical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in project management within the game industry, with at least 2 years managing art teams and outsourcing vendors.
  • Solid background in mobile game development, with an understanding of both creative and technical production processes.
  • Experience managing co-development projects, including engineering deliverables.
  • Proficiency in English and Mandarin (both verbal and written).
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and asset tracking systems.
  • Passion for games and understanding of current industry trends.
  • Experience working with international teams across different time zones.
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.ea.com/ro_RO/careers/JobDetail/216504-Development-Director/216504