Game Designer (American Football - Franchise Mode)

About the job

GAME DESIGNER II

EA SPORTS Madden NFL is the best-selling sports property in U.S. video game history. Madden NFL is an immersive, simulation-based, authentic NFL interactive experience, empowering fans to play out their NFL fantasy of winning the Super Bowl (and much more). Madden NFL has entertained fans over three decades with more than 130 million lifetime units sold.

Madden NFL is developed at EA’s Tiburon Studio in Orlando, Florida and in Madrid, Spain by a team that prides itself on innovation and creative collaboration. We are looking for talent with a passion for sports to create experiences that connect with millions of football fans around the world to grow the love of the sport.

The Opportunity Ahead

This Game Designer will work on Madden and report to a Producer, providing design documentation, prototypes, and presentation features that deliver immersive and memorable experiences.

These presentation features will primarily be in support of our mode with the highest engagement: Franchise mode.

What This Type Of Game Designer Does At EA

• Support the game vision set by the Creative Director and Product Owner.
• Deliver on creative ways to enhance audio-visual storytelling in and out of game.
• Own and drive the quality of the features you design.
• Collaborate with other groups to provide design support.
• Take and provide constructive feedback on designs, prototypes, and features.
• Use telemetry and personal experience playing the game to identify, communicate, and address bugs and tuning opportunities.
• Remain current on industry trends regarding new features in sports games and other game genres.
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The Next Great EA Game Designer Needs

• 3+ year’s industry experience specifically in game design.
• Knowledge of the NFL. Its players and teams will be your playground.
• Experience creating and implementing game concepts using different tools.
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for sports gaming.
• Experience with troubleshooting problems and discovering solutions either individually or with a team.
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Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent considered