Director, Global Workplace Design

Director, Global Workplace Design
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.

The Workplace Experience team partners with the Real Estate team to create and construct innovative workplace environments that enable business success through comprehensive and thoughtful planning, innovative and sustainable design, and well-planned, execution. EA's vision for Workplace Experience is globally consistent and locally relevant design that meets and exceeds the needs of our employees

The Director of Workplace Design will lead the development of global workplace standards and contracts, including creating a playbook to guide workplace design across EA's global offices. You will also oversee vendor relationships and collaborate closely with Real Estate and Operations partners to support workplace design and buildout projects. You will work closely with business unit leaders to understand the individual identities of each studio or business unit to develop interior design and aesthetics that highlight each team's unique character and qualities.

You will apply knowledge of workplace strategy and innovative planning strategies to create spaces which engage our people and allow them to make an impact.

You will report to the Senior Director of Global Real Estate & Capital Projects and work in a hybrid work model 3 days in office based in out of Vancouver, Canada. You will oversee an Environmental Graphic Design Manager as well as external design resources as needed.

Responsibilities

Partner  with key EA leaders and teams to consult and solicit feedback on the design of their workplaces and then lead design options for EA office/game Studio spaces

Design Leadership & Vision  Develop and lead the overall design vision, workplace design strategy, and experience standards across the global office portfolio, ensuring spaces reflect the company's culture, brand, and gaming identity.

Global Design Standards  Establish and maintain comprehensive design standards, third party resources and oversight, MSA's, guidelines, specifications, and principles for workplace interiors, including finishes, furniture, lighting, acoustics, technology integration, signage, and employee experience.

Portfolio-Wide Consistency with Local Flexibility  Create a scalable design framework that provides a consistent global employee experience while allowing for regional requirements, local culture, building characteristics, and market conditions.

Workplace Experience & Innovation  Lead the evolution of workplace environments to support collaboration, creativity, focused work, social interaction, and the unique needs of gaming and creative teams. Identify emerging workplace trends and innovative design solutions.

Brand Integration  Partner closely with Brand, Creative, People/HR, and Workplace teams to translate the company's identity and gaming culture into distinctive physical environments that strengthen employee engagement and reinforce the brand.

Project Design Oversight  Provide design leadership throughout the lifecycle of major workplace projects—from test fits and concept development through design development, construction, and final delivery—ensuring projects meet established standards and design intent.

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)  Own the global FF&E strategy and standards, including furniture typologies, workplace settings, specifications, procurement guidelines, and lifecycle considerations.

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Leadership  Build strong…