Electronic Arts (EA) · 15 hours ago
Game Design Director - The Sims
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
CA$131K/yr - CA$183K/yr
10+ years expElectronic Arts (EA) creates next-level entertainment experiences and is seeking a Game Design Director for The Sims. In this role, you will lead and empower the design team, enhance craft quality, and develop training programs to support designers' growth and career development.
ComputerMobilePublishingVideo GamesWeb Development
Responsibilities
Provide coaching across systems, user experience, technical design, content, and narrative disciplines
Create and lead training programs that strengthen design craft and consistency
Partner and develop programming for Design Managers on career growth, leveling, and feedback frameworks
Support designers at every stage—from new talent building confidence to senior experts refining mastery and leadership
Source and evaluate external trainers, ensuring quality and knowledge transfer
Foster team health through socials, learning days, and recognition programs
Build a learning organization where designers learn from one another and celebrate diverse perspectives
Work with partners on talent planning and hiring ensuring project coverage
Provide regular reports on team health and career development
Qualification
Required
10+ years of game-design experience, including 3+ years in craft or people leadership
Experience developing designers and improving craft quality across teams
Broad design background with understanding of systems, UX, technical design, content, and narrative
Experience creating training programs for teams and individuals
Expertise giving constructive feedback and building trust across diverse teams
Experience supporting morale and creative growth in a large studio
Benefits
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
401(k) to regular full-time employees
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 you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
Extended health/dental/vision coverage
Retirement plan to regular full-time employees
Company
Electronic Arts (EA)
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
TCVTrip Hawkins
2025-09-29Private Equity
2025-09-29Acquired
2019-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Robinson
SVP EA Digital Platform
Farah Ali
VP and Technology Growth Strategy
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