Creative Director for EA Australia

Who are EA?
Electronic Arts (EA) is the world's leading independent developer and publisher of interactive software games that are playable by consumers on devices, such as in-home video game players (such as the Sony PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360 and Nintendo GameCube (consoles); personal computers (PCs); mobile platforms, including handheld video game players (such as the PlayStation Portable (PSP), Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance), cellular handsets, and online, over the Internet and other online networks. The Company publishes interactive software games for multiple platforms.

The company’s games are developed in EA Studios and in conjunction with EA Partners around the world and are directly marketed on a global scale in more than 30 countries.
Revenues are close to US$3 Billion with more than 8,000 employees in 26 different countries.

What is EA looking for?
We are looking for a creative and talented individual to join our tEAm to define and develop applications and infrastructure for our games. This individual should:
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- be able to deliver on tasks without considerable direction
- have exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills, be a solutions-oriented individual
- remain focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
- operate and deliver in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet high quality standards
- demonstrate a desire to lead and grow professionally

What will my key responsibilities be?
- Direct designers, and work closely with producers and various team leaders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft entertaining game-play experiences
- Manage a small group of designers and developers towards a specific design vision

What technical skills and experience do I need?

- Passion for designing games
- Able to craft full and fun encounters based on established game mechanics
- Able to design within technical limitations and other constraints
- Experience setting up in game action and scripted content
- 5+ years of experience as a video game designer, with a strong understanding of design tools, map editors and design techniques.
- Accredited with the design of 4/5+ shipped titles
- Maya, Photoshop, MS Word, etc.
- Self-managing; able to run with the responsibilities and drive them to timely completion
- Effective at collaborating with other team members, designers, engineers and artists
- Highly creative problem solver
- Excellent organizational skills (goal setting, working towards milestones)

Why should I join the tEAm?

- Challenging and rewarding work
- Fantastic tEAm
- Flexible Working Hours
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus
- Annual Leave Loading
- Stock
- Superannuation
- Death and Total and Permanent Disability Insurance
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Free and Discounted Games
- Sabbatical
- Christmas Shut Down
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program