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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.

Welcome to EA Mobile, home to developers working on iconic franchises such as Plants vs. Zombies, Design Home, Star Wars, Sim City, Golf Clash, Pogo, and more. At EA Mobile, we value creativity, continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and strong product knowledge. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a growth-oriented environment and are committed to collaborating in dynamic teams to deliver compelling experiences to millions of players worldwide.

As a Design Director, you'll be a pivotal leader, driving both the creative vision and the cultural tone of our project. Your mission is to create compelling player experiences while fostering a vibrant and innovative work environment.

• Leadership and Culture: Lead and direct the mobile prototyping team in the development of playable prototypes. Drive a culture centered on player enjoyment and business success.
• Vision and Strategy: Work with the Game Director to define and promote the design vision for our new mobile game, guiding it from concept to live operations.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with an elite game team to develop engaging and lasting play experiences.
• Design Team Management: Oversee and nurture the design team, focusing on recruitment, mentorship, and empowerment. Prioritize development and career growth.
• Cultural Direction: Shape the values and direction of the game design discipline.
• Feature Simplification: Convert complex ideas into streamlined features that enhance player experiences.

• Must have experience in mobile shooter prototyping.
• Experience hands-on tuning and tweaking gameplays and features in-engine (Unity experience a plus)
• Strong growth mindset with a passion for deep, social games.
• Data-focused and iterative design approach.
• Adept at simplifying complex visions into refined feature sets.
• Skilled in building consensus and motivating teams.
• Expertise in systems design with an emphasis on interactive game systems.
• Extensive in-engine design implementation experience.
• Passionate about gaming across various genres.
• Over 5 years in a design leadership role in live service games.
• Experience leading prototype and mobile free-to-play live service teams.
• Knowledge of intellectual property processes.
• Skilled in Gunplay Mechanics, Systems Design Economy Design, and Design Tools.

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $178,200 - $69,500 USD
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) 171,200 - 228,000 USD

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.

Were 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.

• Director

• Full-time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Computer Games

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Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.  

Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development. Discover opportunities in Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and beyond.   

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About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Requirements

• Design, implement, and iterate on game mechanics, systems, levels, encounters, or narratives, depending on your specialization.
• Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including programmers, artists, and producers, to ensure seamless gameplay integration.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, prototypes, and iterative improvements based on internal testing and player feedback.
• Balance and refine gameplay mechanics to achieve engaging and rewarding player experiences.
• Analyze player behavior, feedback, and data to inform design decisions and enhance engagement.
• Participate in design reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to refine design implementations.
• Ensure consistency and alignment with the game's creative vision and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience :
• 3+ years of professional experience in game design (level design, combat design, worldbuilding, narrative design, technical design, or encounter design).
• Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
• Technical Skills :
• Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Familiarity with scripting languages, visual scripting tools, or proprietary game design tools.
• Strong understanding of player psychology, game mechanics, pacing, and balance.
• Collaboration and Communication Skills :
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team and integrate feedback into iterative design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex design ideas clearly.
• Passion for Game Design :
• Deep knowledge of game design principles, industry trends, and player expectations.
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and pushing the boundaries of interactive experiences.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on AAA titles.
• Knowledge of procedural design, emergent gameplay systems, or AI-driven gameplay mechanics.
• Background in narrative design, interactive storytelling, or dialogue systems.
• Experience with multiplayer, live-service, or co-op game design.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
• You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.

As a Senior Manager, Technical Game Design at Riot Games, you will grow and lead a skilled team of Technical Designers on an exciting R&D project focused on immersive combat, deep progression systems, and innovative co-op gameplay. Your extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine and passion for delivering robust, high-quality player experiences will empower the design team to push the boundaries of genre-defining interactive entertainment.

You will partner closely with design leads and engineering leads to translate ambitious creative visions into actionable, scalable technical designs. Through a mix of mentorship and content reviews, you also ensure that local designers are building the game with strong technical rigor. Reporting directly to the Design Director, your leadership will foster collaboration and innovation, directly influencing the gameplay foundations of an ambitious project.
Responsibilities:

• Hire, lead and manage a team of Technical Designers, fostering their growth and technical skill development.
• Collaborate with engineering to define the technical strategy and execution of gameplay systems, mechanics, combat encounters, and player progression.
• Implement content as a vanguard in the most technical areas of design. Building out solutions to design problems that require a deep level of technical expertise and leaving those problems with the ability to teach others how to work in those spaces in the future.
• Develop, advocate, and enforce a system of organizational excellence in content creation that allows for the long-term sustainability of software without being cumbersome to rapid prototyping culture.
• Implement gameplay workflows and tools within Unreal Engine to enable designers and artists to rapidly prototype and iterate.
• Proactively identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate clearly with team leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality implementation of complex gameplay systems, promoting performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• 8+ years of professional experience in Technical Game Design or related technical design roles.
• Proven experience shipping high-quality titles using Unreal Engine, demonstrating expertise in Blueprints, scripting, and technical workflows.
• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring teams, with demonstrated success developing and growing direct reports.
• Experience with C++ and C#
• Deep understanding of gameplay system architecture, online networking, combat mechanics, and progression systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally between engineering, test, production, art, and design.

• Experience developing multiplayer, online, persistent gameplay systems.
• Familiarity with networked action-based combat systems, player ability systems, and enemy AI design.
• Passion for discovering, understanding, and adapting new technologies that can improve our workflows and sustainability of design teams.
• Experience with technical optimization and performance profiling within Unreal Engine.

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

As a Senior Manager, Technical Game Design at Riot Games, you will grow and lead a skilled team of Technical Designers on an exciting R&D project focused on immersive combat, deep progression systems, and innovative co-op gameplay. Your extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine and passion for delivering robust, high-quality player experiences will empower the design team to push the boundaries of genre-defining interactive entertainment.

You will partner closely with design leads and engineering leads to translate ambitious creative visions into actionable, scalable technical designs. Through a mix of mentorship and content reviews, you also ensure that local designers are building the game with strong technical rigor. Reporting directly to the Design Director, your leadership will foster collaboration and innovation, directly influencing the gameplay foundations of an ambitious project.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, lead and manage a team of Technical Designers, fostering their growth and technical skill development.

• Collaborate with engineering to define the technical strategy and execution of gameplay systems, mechanics, combat encounters, and player progression.

• Implement content as a vanguard in the most technical areas of design. Building out solutions to design problems that require a deep level of technical expertise and leaving those problems with the ability to teach others how to work in those spaces in the future.

• Develop, advocate, and enforce a system of organizational excellence in content creation that allows for the long-term sustainability of software without being cumbersome to rapid prototyping culture.

• Implement gameplay workflows and tools within Unreal Engine to enable designers and artists to rapidly prototype and iterate.

• Proactively identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate clearly with team leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure high-quality implementation of complex gameplay systems, promoting performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in Technical Game Design or related technical design roles.

• Proven experience shipping high-quality titles using Unreal Engine, demonstrating expertise in Blueprints, scripting, and technical workflows.

• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring teams, with demonstrated success developing and growing direct reports.

• Experience with C++ and C#

• Deep understanding of gameplay system architecture, online networking, combat mechanics, and progression systems.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally between engineering, test, production, art, and design.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing multiplayer, online, persistent gameplay systems.

• Familiarity with networked action-based combat systems, player ability systems, and enemy AI design.

• Passion for discovering, understanding, and adapting new technologies that can improve our workflows and sustainability of design teams.

• Experience with technical optimization and performance profiling within Unreal Engine.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming .

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data

• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors

• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks

• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

• (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $206,700.00 - $289,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

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Experis is seeking a highly experienced Test Director to own the testing strategy across multiple titles for our partner that is a leader in AAA game and devise development. This role will be critical to driving relationships with our partner as well as being an advocate for and a model of an inclusive, positive, and collaborative team culture.

Job Title: Video Game Test Director

Location: Tempe, AZ

Pay Range: $160,000 - $175,000 (depending on experience)

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What's the Job?

• Own the testing strategy across multiple titles, ensuring quality delivery of all in-flight projects.
• Manage and support both remote and onsite teams, driving performance management and mentoring of Test Managers and Test Leads.
• Continually improve project teams reporting and drive cross-team strategic initiatives.
• Positively manage client relations while proactively identifying problem areas and presenting solutions.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with customer leadership to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
  
  

• 5+ years in Quality Assurance progressive roles, with strong preference for Games industry experience.
• 3+ years minimum experience in a Games QA Manager or equivalent position.
• Demonstrated experience managing managers and developing talent.
• Solid understanding of utilizing data analytics to lead data-driven decision-making.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, preferably with experience in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  
  

• Opportunity to work with a leading partner in the AAA game development industry.
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Engage in professional development and career pathing opportunities.
• Drive strategic initiatives that impact the gaming industry.
• Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and creativity.
  
  

• Paid time off
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings

About Side

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. 

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.   

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit

Job Overview:

We are dedicated to empowering our clients in the gaming sector in the Charleston, South Carolina area. If you are a passionate gamer seeking to make your mark in the gaming industry, we invite you to apply. 

We are currently in the process of building a team of full-time, entry-level Game Testers for a gaming studio located in Charleston, South Carolina, to better serve our gaming clients.

Requirements

We are searching for Entry Level Video Game Testers for our new Gaming studio in Charleston, South Carolina servicing our major gaming client. This is an in-studio position, no remote work will be considered . Only local candidates in the Charleston, SC area or candidates in the U.S that are willing to relocate will be considered. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work either independently or in a team and with other colleagues, sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Gaming experience on one or more platforms.
• The ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• A keen ability to identify subtle issues or inconsistencies that may affect the quality or functionality of the software. 
• The capacity to prioritize tasks efficiently and manage testing deadlines to ensure timely delivery of quality software. 

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits

• Staff up a store of passionate team members who love our products and customer service
• Work with owners to hit store performance metrics and share in the profits when you do
• Foster a team culture that embraces our 6 Core Values
• Embrace change, take risks, and try new ideas to help our store grow and evolve

• Prior management experience (retail preferred, but not required)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Good with numbers. We'll teach you what our margin goals are, how to calculate cost of goods, etc. We just need you to be able to learn and retain that knowledge.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and safely lift 50lbs without assistance

• Staff up a store of passionate team members who love our products and customer service
• Work with owners to hit store performance metrics and share in the profits when you do
• Foster a team culture that embraces our 6 Core Values
• Embrace change, take risks, and try new ideas to help our store grow and evolve

• Prior management experience (retail preferred, but not required)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Good with numbers. We'll teach you what our margin goals are, how to calculate cost of goods, etc. We just need you to be able to learn and retain that knowledge.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and safely lift 50lbs without assistance