Electronic Arts Inc

Experience Designer (UX) - EA SPORTS™ NHL

Electronic Arts Inc$104K — $142K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in video game development or similar industry.
  • 2+ years of multi-platform development experience.
  • 3+ years of professional UX design experience using Figma.
  • Portfolio showcasing impactful UX work and design documentation.
  • Experience designing for various input methods with cohesive user experience.
  • Familiarity with UX and interaction design principles, including wireframing and copywriting.
  • Graphic design experience and understanding of design principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design and refine player flows, wireframes, and interaction patterns for usability.
  • Guide adaptation of core gameplay and menu experiences for multi-platform functionality.
  • Contribute to team discussions and share insights to enhance design quality.
  • Conduct team interviews and facilitate brainstorming sessions.
  • Advocate for UX excellence, gathering feedback for iterative design improvements.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of vacation per year to start.
  • Ten days of sick time per year.
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Basic life insurance.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

Experience Designer II (UX) - EA SPORTS NHL

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

EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We've pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.

The EA Sports NHL team is seeking a collaborative, creative, and passionate Experience Designer II. As we continue to deliver to millions of players across multiple platforms, this role will be pivotal in ensuring our experiences are optimized and intuitive across diverse hardware capabilities for our players. In this role, you will advocate for players, transform complex needs into intuitive solutions, and elevate the quality of interactive experiences. We are looking for a UX professional with a strong portfolio and a commitment to delivering world-class features for millions of players.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Associate UX Director. We collaborate with all disciplines to create high-quality experiences that promote player engagement and strengthen the visual identity of EA SPORTS NHL and seasonal campaigns.
  • You will Design and refine player flows, wireframes, interaction patterns, and layouts that improve clarity, usability, and comprehension.
  • You will Guide the adaptation and translation standards of core gameplay, controls, and menu experiences to accommodate multi-platform, ensuring parity of experience and high-quality player engagement across all environments.
  • You will Contribute to team discussions, share documentation and insights, and help improve design quality, consistency, and collaboration across the team.
  • You will Conduct team member interviews and facilitate brainstorms or workshops under guidance.
  • You will Advocate for UX design excellence with the team at large, gathering feedback, and iterating on solutions that enhance usability, clarity, and emotional impact.

Requirements
  • 4+ Years of professional experience within video game development or an applicable similar industry.
  • 2+ years working with multi-platform development.
  • 3+ years of professional UX design experience using Figma.
  • Portfolio demonstrating impactful UX work, with clear examples of design process, design rationale, documentation, and outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience designing for diverse input methods and variable performance profiles, with a focus on maintaining a cohesive user experience
  • Experience with UX and interaction design principles, including user flows, complex information hierarchy, wireframing, copywriting, prototyping, and player-centred thinking.
  • Experience with graphic design, layout, and gestalt principles.
  • Positive, collaborative mindset with a commitment to learning, improving craft quality, and contributing to stronger team outcomes.

Education
  • University degree (Bachelor's) in Experience Design, Human-Computer interaction, Psychology or equivalent professional experience.


Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

Post To

External careers site, Internal careers site

LinkedInID

74884070

About Electronic Arts Inc

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The company develops and publishes games, content, and online services for consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. EA's portfolio includes popular franchises such as FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, and Battlefield. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Learn more about Electronic Arts Inc
Size
12,900 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.1 billion
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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