Live Service Visual Designer – EA SPORTS™ NHL
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Live Service Visual Designer – EA SPORTS™ NHL
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 franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love.
The EA SPORTS NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love.
The EA SPORTS NHL Design team is looking for a talented and experienced Live Service Visual Designer who is passionate about creating visually compelling content, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering engaging experiences for our players.
You'll play a key role in shaping the visual identity of live service content across Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel, bringing fresh ideas and strong design craftsmanship to a fast-paced creative environment.
We're looking for a self-directed, creative problem-solver who thrives on tackling new challenges, works confidently with minimal oversight, and brings both artistic vision and practical solutions to the table. You'll collaborate closely with designers, producers, and engineers to deliver high-quality content while continually finding new ways to elevate our visual experiences.
You will report to the NHL Experience Design Director
Your Responsibilities
- Create compelling visual content: Conceptualize and deliver high-quality 2D and 3D graphics for live service campaigns, including Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel vanity content.
- Drive creative exploration: Develop fresh visual concepts, graphic treatments, and campaign identities that push creative boundaries and keep our live experiences engaging and relevant.
- Own design execution: Independently manage design assignments from initial concept through final delivery, balancing creative ambition with technical requirements and production timelines.
- Solve complex design challenges: Take initiative in identifying creative and production challenges, proposing thoughtful solutions, and adapting quickly to evolving requirements.
- Elevate visual quality: Apply strong design fundamentals and awareness of contemporary visual trends to deliver polished, distinctive work that meets a high standard of craft.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with UI/UX designers, Art Directors, Producers, and Engineers to align creative solutions with player needs, product goals, and technical constraints.
- Contribute to team growth: Share expertise, provide constructive feedback, and help raise the overall quality and effectiveness of the team's creative output.
- Champion innovation: Explore emerging technologies, tools, and workflows, including AI-assisted design, 3D, and motion graphics, to improve creative possibilities and production efficiency.
- Deliver with Agility: Thrive in rapid, iterative production cycles, effectively managing competing priorities and tight live-service deadlines without compromising creative quality.
Your Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or a related creative discipline.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, creative exploration, and thoughtful design solutions.
- Advanced understanding of typography, composition, color, illustration, iconography, and visual storytelling.
- Experience developing cohesive visual identities and working across a variety of artistic styles.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex design assignments with minimal supervision.
- Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to challenge conventional approaches.
- Ability to clearly communicate design rationale, present creative ideas, and respond constructively to feedback.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Comfortable learning proprietary game development tools and adapting to evolving production workflows.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for games, sports, and design.
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality creative work consistently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Bonus
- Experience creating content for live service games, AAA titles, or digital entertainment products.
- Experience with 3D design tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or KeyShot.
- Motion graphics and animation experience, including After Effects.
- Familiarity with real-time game engines and asset integration workflows.
- Experience developing visual identities for digital campaigns, sports entertainment, or consumer brands.
- Experience leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools to accelerate creative workflows.