Lead Gameplay Designer

About the Role

Electronic Arts (EA) is dedicated to crafting cutting-edge entertainment that captivates players worldwide. Joining EA means being part of a global community that champions creativity, values diverse viewpoints, and fosters innovative ideas. Our team drives the magic behind gameplay experiences.

We seek a Lead Gameplay Designer to steer the design and delivery of core mechanics and interaction loops within our creator platform. This pivotal position involves managing significant feature sets and collaborating with design leadership to transform visionary concepts into compelling player and creator experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the design and deployment of comprehensive, multifaceted game features and systems, taking them from initial concept stage through to live production.
• Devise coherent design ecosystems including progression pathways and gameplay loops that deliver engaging player journeys, leveraging qualitative feedback and quantitative analytics to refine and balance these systems in alignment with player expectations and project goals.
• Lead high-risk prototype development and iteration cycles, evaluating proposed functionality, guiding playtesting activities, and using data-driven insights to enhance designs.
• Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration by facilitating dialogue and consensus building among Engineering, Art, Product, and UX teams, ensuring complex designs are clearly articulated and iterated upon based on multidisciplinary feedback.
• Provide leadership and mentorship by setting high standards for game quality, coaching junior and intermediate design team members on design methodologies, tool utilization, and consistency with the overarching product vision.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of professional experience in game or systems design, evidenced by contributions to successful published titles.
• Profound knowledge of game design fundamentals, including core gameplay loops, player psychology, and progression mechanics.
• Proficient in creating and managing large-scale feature development using gaming engines and proprietary tools.
• Experience applying telemetry, A/B testing, and player behavior analytics to guide design choices and optimize game balancing.
• Exceptional communication abilities, including documenting design rules, workflows, and effectively presenting design concepts to internal stakeholders.
• Awareness and practical application of the latest game design software, AI-assisted tools, and emerging industry trends aimed at augmenting productivity and output quality.

Unique Opportunity

Become an integral founding member of a new design team within EA, shaping both the product and design practices from inception and influencing the future direction of the business unit.

About Electronic Arts

EA offers a broad portfolio of games and global offices, fostering adaptability, creativity, and growth. We provide supportive leadership, continuous learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness tailored to regional needs. Benefits include healthcare, mental health support, retirement plans, paid leave, family benefits, and complimentary games.

EA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are provided in compliance with applicable laws.