Assistant Game Designer - NHL

Electronic Arts is seeking a creative writing talent to work with our production and design team on creating narrative content for our players as an Assistant Game Designer - NHL. You will work on the EA SPORTS NHL franchise, which has revolutionized sports gaming for tens of millions of players around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Set up live content for World of Chel live service release plan, including vanity store, rewards systems, and events.
• Coordinate and assist with data entry verification.
• Provide feedback and input on live service plans and schedule, including store layouts, pricing, event schedules, and types.
• Connect and understand data and analytics connected to the World of Chel live service plan and its performance against targets.
• Identify potential live service opportunities surrounding all aspects of World of Chel's live service plan.
• Support live launch.
• Aid in creating writing content related to live service content and modify and improve them.
• Work with NHL producers to understand targets and priority changes.
• Communicate progress and quality effectively with the NHL team.
• Manage dependencies and coordinate deliverables across teams.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year background in game design and/or production with relevant experience working on a live service with tight deadlines, having shipped at least one AAA title as a producer or designer.
• Passion for and deep understanding of Hockey.
• Good knowledge of the EA SPORTS NHL franchise.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in the game of hockey and leagues around the world.
• Keen eye for small details and live changes to the real hockey world.
• Ability to work in a team setting and autonomously on individual projects.
• Ability to work with individuals from different disciplines, focused on achieving shared product/business goals.
• Ability to come up with and document creative ideas, evaluate and critique existing ideas.
• Good eye for game quality and strong advocate for the end-user experience.