Director, Global Workplace Design

The Director of Global Workplace Design will lead the development of global workplace standards and contracts, including creating a playbook to guide workplace design across EA's global offices. The successful candidate will oversee vendor relationships and collaborate closely with Real Estate and Operations partners to support workplace design and buildout projects.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with key EA leaders and teams to consult and solicit feedback on the design of their workplaces
• Develop and lead the overall design vision, workplace design strategy, and experience standards across the global office portfolio
• Establish and maintain comprehensive design standards, guidelines, specifications, and principles for workplace interiors
• Create a scalable design framework that provides a consistent global employee experience while allowing for regional requirements
• Lead the evolution of workplace environments to support collaboration, creativity, focused work, social interaction, and the unique needs of gaming and creative teams
• Partner closely with Brand, Creative, People/HR, and Workplace teams to translate the company's identity and gaming culture into distinctive physical environments
• Provide design leadership throughout the lifecycle of major workplace projects
• Own the global Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) strategy and standards
• Build strong partnerships with Real Estate, Workplace, IT, Security, People/HR, Finance, and business leadership
• Balance design excellence with cost, operational efficiency, sustainability, and long-term flexibility
• Lead and mentor internal design resources while managing relationships with architects, interior designers, consultants, vendors, and other external partners

Capabilities:

• Experience working as part of a team and as a people manager
• Strong public speaking skills and ability to present at studio all-hands meetings
• Expertise in workplace design, people engagement, workplace strategy, and environmental graphic design
• Experience with architectural design budgets and understanding of integrating mechanical systems, lighting systems, air quality systems, and sound in the environment
• Understanding of workplace trends, including knowledge of workplace strategy and furniture systems
• Ability to resolve design questions and gain consensus for decision-making
• Proven architectural design knowledge and graphic design skills
• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external management

Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant experience in architecture for commercial office space, including interiors
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role, ideally managing design programs, teams, or significant external design partners
• Strong computer graphics and desktop publishing skills
• Proficiency with Windows /NT, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Google Suite, Bluebeam, and AutoCad
• Revit proficiency
• Bachelor and/or Master Architecture or Interior Design
• Professional accreditation in Architecture or Interior Design
• LEED accreditation