Associate Design Director

We are DICE

DICE (EA Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment), the award-winning studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, is best known for creating the phenomenally successful Battlefield franchise, the Star Wars: Battlefront franchise, and the very creative game Mirror’s Edge.

We work through our 4 guiding values: Passion with Purpose, Creative Innovation, Everything Quality, and One Community. Our people are the backbone and driving force to our creative products. As such, we are dedicated to providing everyone the chance to express themselves and be their very best with a common cause.

What does DICE look for?
We are now looking for an Associate Design Director with special interest in engagement features, in-game economics and systems for progression. You will report to a Design Director for the game and be managed by a producer on the project.

The person we are looking for has a passion for games and an understanding of the players and what drives them. Even more importantly a passion for making other designers on your team collaborate and succeed together. So, if you are looking for working with the very best in the industry and in a highly creative environment, send us your application today!

Essential duties and Responsibilities
Manages lead designers and designers, depending on size of project.
Accountable for the overall game design of the assigned area.
Make sure that the designers within the assigned area follow the studio design process.
Responsible for alignment with other crafts within the assigned area. Making sure the design fits within constraints.
Review and refine work within the assigned area. Championing the player journey from beginner to master and beyond.


Required Skills & Experience:
Proven contribution to release AAA titles for consoles in the action or FPS genre
Experience in setting vision and direction for part of a AAA game.
Experience with the player, playstyle and personas
Proven skills in engagement systems design
Proven skills in mentoring, leading and supporting fellow designers
Worked with game engines and game engine editors.
Excellent skills in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and analytics
Proven documentation skills
Excellent knowledge in communicating
Proven successful partnership with production/project management


Experience & Qualities Sought:
Relevant education and diploma (Game Design, Computer Science, engineering etc)
5+ years of Design Experience
2+ years working with design lead or similar
Experience in economics and conversion
Holds awareness of current trends in gaming and in particular engagement mechanics in the Shooter genre


Next Steps
Apply online with a resume and cover letter. As part of the application process, we might ask you to perform a practical work test.