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Technical World Designer - skate.(Remote/Hybrid)

Electronic Arts
Austin, TX, USA
$107.6K-$147.1K a year
Remote
Full-time

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the World Design, Tech Art, & Living World teams to develop and maintain systems, tools and game content.

Tuning AI pedestrians & traffic systems, Procedural tool usability testing and iteration

Participate in technical audits of our design content and help enforce standards and metrics.

Create and maintain design documentation, including feature specification and implementation guidelines

Iterate, balance and tune features based on feedback from the game teams, user testing, and the broader player community

Qualifications

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

A college diploma in Game Design, Project Management, or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)

5+ years of game design experience on commercially successful properties, with a focus on open world game systems in a live environment.

1+ shipped / live titles in a Technical designer role.

Experience with current market trends and consumer feedback with the ability to create and implement ideas based on analytics, data, and research

Passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse, 'team-first' culture based on fun

Ceci ne s’applique pas au Québec.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting.

Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) :

º $122,400 - $176,300 USD Annually

New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo) :

º $115,700 - $176,300 USD Annually

Jersey City, NJ :

º $142,000 - $176,300 USD Annually

Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs) :

º $131,000 - $174,800 USD Annually

Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) :

º $115,700 - $163,100 USD Annually

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) :

º $107,600 - $147,100 CAN Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI / QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental / adoption leave), extended health / dental / vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees.

Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.

We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.

Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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