Game Designer - EA Sports FC

This role focuses on designing engaging game modes and progression systems that elevate player excitement, measured by retention and engagement. The designer reports to the Principal Designer and collaborates with product owners, engineers, animators, and other designers to shape the future of Ultimate Team. The role sets a high bar for design quality, mentors and inspires peers and less experienced designers, and ensures every feature aligns with the Ultimate Team vision.

• Pitch and design innovative game modes and player progression systems that deliver deep and engaging experiences, and convince leadership why the game needs the designs, big and small changes.
• Use whatever tools are needed to help sell and drive macro and micro experiences across many disciplines, making people excited to do their work.
• Set the bar for excellence in game design, delivering player-first experiences with creativity, precision, and obsessive attention to detail.
• Act as the voice in the room for players, advocating for them and ensuring all partners understand how the work will impact them.
• Collaborate with design leadership and cross-functional teams to align on the overall vision for Ultimate Team, ensuring designs support product strategy and contribute to franchise growth.
• Leverage market insights, player feedback, and data analytics to identify opportunities for innovation in game modes and progression systems, and continuously iterate to optimise the player experience.
• Partner with production leadership to ensure feature prioritisation and scope align with development timelines and goals.
• Mentor and inspire peers and less experienced designers, ensuring every feature aligns with the Ultimate Team vision.

• Expert in craft, with minimum 5 years of experience designing AAA systems, be it console, PC, board games or mobile, and experience shipping complex game modes and player progression systems.
• A track record of taking full ownership of major design systems, from conceptualisation through to implementation, and delivering exceptional results.
• Proven experience working across multiple disciplines (engineering, art, production) to deliver cohesive and high-quality gameplay experiences.
• Dedication to sourcing the best idea for players, not defending own ideas.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Extensive experience in one or more of the following spaces: large online multiplayer shooters, RPGs, open world games, co-op PvE games, user-generated gaming platforms, or narrative games.

• Football (soccer) fan, or a sports fan in general.
• Deep understanding of FUT.
• Loves CCGs, TCGs, or RPG systems.
• Understands competitive games.
• Flexible and growth mindset oriented.
• Lives and breathes games outside of work.

• If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits.
• Pay offered will be determined based on relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and long-term cash programmes.

• Vacation: 3 weeks per year to start.
• 10 days per year of paid sick time.
• Company top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave).
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits to regular full-time employees.
• Location Assistance is available for the right candidate.

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment, connecting millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.