What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gameplay Game Designer position at Electronic Arts and Careers?
Orlando, USA
Full time
Competitive
11th January 2026
Full Description
Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FC Soccer, NHL®hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.
As a Narrative Content Designer, you will bring your deep knowledge of content design, and narrative skills to an exciting new title. You will report directly to the Creative Director.
Your Responsibilities:
- Support the game vision as set by the Creative Director
- Define content design guidelines and best practices
- Lead the narrative of the world, establishing detailed goals for yourself and the team
- Own content design through a lens of best-in-class games as a service
- Craft engaging social features that encourage group play and socialization
- Plan and implement game content and events
- Inspire creativity across the design team and your peers
- Work with other leadership within Design to ensure your designs support AAA moment-to-moment gameplay
- Provide and receive critique in a constructive and efficient manner
Your Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience delivering deep and rich narrative experiences in action-oriented gameplay
- Experience writing detailed design documentation for content and story
- Experience using a range of game production content tools such as Unreal Engine, Frostbite, Unity, or proprietary tools
- Self-assess risk, time, and scope
- Outstanding collaboration skills, driving towards the best possible outcome
- A deep understanding of American Football, both the game and the fandom surrounding the sport
About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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.