About the Role

The FC Gameplay team creates the most authentic, engaging and fun football simulation experiences in the world. As a Gameplay Designer, the role is to define, describe, document, communicate and verify features and content that create those experiences for millions of players, combining football knowledge, understanding of FC gameplay mechanics, and the ability to translate them into elegant Gameplay solutions.

The role reports to the Game Design Director and works in a hybrid environment at the Vancouver studio.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, document, develop and balance large gameplay systems and features from concept through to release
- Create innovative and engaging gameplay experiences that are unique to game modes within FC
- Thoroughly document and communicate the game's design to the team
- Incorporate ideas and feedback from across the gameplay team
- Mentor junior designers and promote good design principles across the team
- Work with animation, art, audio, design, programming, and visual effects to develop features
- Give concise and helpful feedback to help improve the game
- Contribute to the development of tools and design processes to improve how the team works
- Follow direction and justify design decisions based on a shared product vision

Required Experience & Qualifications





- 3+ years of experience in a game production or design role
- Extensive knowledge of game design processes, techniques and principles
- Great eye for game quality and empathy for the player
- Passion and knowledge of football and the EA SPORTS FC video game franchise
- Curiosity and willingness to investigate design topics and in-game issues
- Technical proficiency in game development engines and tools

Workplace

- Hybrid work environment at the Vancouver studio

Perks & Perks

- 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 welcoming 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 for regular full-time employees
- Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs

About the Company

EA SPORTS FC is one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences and connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

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📌 Gameplay Designer - EA SPORTS FC (Vancouver)
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