If you’re looking for a career in Vancouver’s video game world and have the expertise, Electronic Arts is hiring for several roles across its EA Sports business, and the positions pay quite well.
EA Sports is located in Metro Vancouver, with a location in Burnaby and one near Emily Carr University on Great Northern Way. The company develops games like EA FC, Madden NFL, NHL, and UFC from these locations.
The company has some roles available that offer potential hires over $150,000.
There are also a number of general video game-related tech jobs it wants to fill that are not connected to any specific franchise.
Electronic Arts at 1077 Great Northern Way, Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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“We are looking for the world’s brightest talent, so we can continue to create experiences that connect the hearts and minds of hundreds of millions of people around the globe,” said EA on its job opportunities site.
“EA Sports playmakers work together from across the globe – with each of our global locations designed to support your well being and set you up for success.”
One of those jobs offering up to $152,800 is for an associate producer. The company is looking for someone to oversee several core technology teams that make up EA FC’s foundation. The successful applicant will also work closely with senior producers, engineering leads, and discipline directors.
If you have six or more years of cinematic/games production experience, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field, EA has a position that offers up to $167,300. You do need to have expert knowledge of 2D and 3D art packages such as Maya, Photoshop, and Houdini.
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The video game giant is also hiring software engineers for its EA Sports Academy. The full-time program is a permanent role that EA says is designed to accelerate the software engineer’s growth. The role also pays up to $116,400.
Some of these jobs are open to Victoria applicants. EA also offers a competitive benefits package, including three weeks of vacation per year to start, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits, and extended health, dental and vision coverage.
View the complete list of jobs currently being offered by EA in Vancouver. As of press time, there are 75 different available roles at EA Sports.
EA was also in the news recently as details were revealed last fall of its acquisition by an investor group for US$55 billion (about C$76.6 billion).
With files from Daily Hive staff