Senior Art & Design Career Manager — EA SPORTS™ UFC

The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers an exciting experience for over 20 million players globally.

As a Senior Art & Design Career Manager, you will lead a department of managers, lead creatives, and individual contributors across multiple art and design disciplines.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide direct line management, coaching, and career development for Artists and Designers.
• Define, refine, and champion clear career pathways and promotion criteria.
• Partner with executive leadership on studio-wide headcount planning and recruiting strategies.
• Organize mentorship programs and skill-acquisition initiatives.
• Navigate workflow and tool transformations, focusing on change management and high-impact tool integration.
• Cultivate a high-trust, diverse, and inclusive studio culture.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience in game development, VFX, or creative tech industries.
• 5+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Mastery of People Operations, including career pathing, goal setting, and performance evaluation systems.
• Change management expertise and talent acquisition strategy experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strategic communication abilities.