###General Information

Locations: Vancouver - Great Northern Way, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

213507

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - Respawn

Work Model

Hybrid

###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.

Job Title: UX Designer (Apex Legends)

Role ID: 213507

Location: Los Angeles, Vancouver, Madison

Work Model: Hybrid

Respawn Entertainment

Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars™ Jedi titles. Join us to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading live service franchises.

As a UX Designer on Apex Legends, you will join us in expanding the Apex Universe at our growing locations in Los Angeles - Chatsworth, Vancouver, BC and Madison, WI. Reporting to our Lead Experience Designer, you'll design, manage, and execute UI/UX features and interactive flows, from early concepts through to release.

Responsibilities:

• Work with lead, principal, and design stakeholders to manage and drive important UX-heavy features from concept to completion on a large, live, product
• Collaborate with (Experience Design) team leadership to define, develop, and exemplify best practices, templates, and guiding principles for the team’s work
• Independently develop high-level feature and pipeline solutions that align with gameplay design goals, product goals, and accessibility standards
• Iterate on design concepts based on feedback, design requirements, and creative direction
• Work closely with engineers and UI technical designers to implement features
• Work closely with producers and directors to estimate and prioritize work
• Collaborative, inclusive attitude with the ability to listen, learn, adapt, and mentor others
• Ability to present work and clearly articulate rationale and design decisions

Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional game development experience, working in game engines
• Proficiency in relevant software packages such as Figma or comparable UX design tools
• Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to polish features to a AAA quality
• A strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, layout, color, iconography
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant and unique UX work and problem-solving
• Experience developing UX for AAA games, multiplayer games, live service games or FPS genre
• Understand interaction design on console, pc and mobile
• Degree in Interaction Design, Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or related HCI discipline

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) *$100,000 - $139,500 CAD

*California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$117,000 - $179,600 USD

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

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.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including 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, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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.