At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of iconic characters for Apex Legends and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Company: Join Electronic Arts, a leader in next-level entertainment experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous vacation, health coverage, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a passion for player experience and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that shapes the future of gaming.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in AAA game production with a focus on character development.
The predicted salary is between 153700 - 233600 $ per year.
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
About Respawn Entertainment Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.
Reporting to the Lead Producer, we are looking for an experienced Legends Producer who will embrace our philosophy and share their expertise to help us create an incredible experience for our players. As a Legends Producer on the Apex Legends team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our iconic playable characters.
What you'll do...
- Own the production planning and execution for the entire Legend development pipeline, ensuring high-quality characters are delivered on schedule and aligned with project goals.
- Partner closely with Design, Art, Animation, Narrative, Audio, VFX, and external teams to coordinate dependencies, schedules, reviews, and content delivery milestones.
- Drive the end-to-end development process for new Legends, from initial concept and prototyping through to final implementation and post-launch support.
- Collaborate with creative and technical leads to ensure the vision for each Legend is maintained while navigating production realities.
- Identify production risks related to character scope, technical challenges, and creative iteration, proactively driving solutions to keep development on track.
- Develop and maintain production tracking tools, schedules, and reporting mechanisms that provide clear visibility into the status of all upcoming Legends.
- Facilitate communication between all internal stakeholders and any external partners to ensure alignment on priorities, deadlines, and quality standards.
Ideally, you will have...
- 3+ years of production experience in AAA game development, with a strong preference for experience in character, hero, or systems development.
- A deep understanding of game development pipelines, particularly the lifecycle of a playable character from concept to release.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with numerous cross-functional dependencies between disciplines like Design, Engineering, Art, Animation, and QA.
- Experience in a live service environment, understanding the need for consistent content delivery and post-launch support.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of keeping development on schedule.
- Experience tracking a large volume of assets and complex feature sets across multiple production stages while balancing quality, scope, and schedule.
- A passion for character-driven games, player experience, and the collaborative process of bringing a new character to life for a global audience.
Pay Transparency - North America Compensation And Benefits The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$133,500 - $186,400 CAD California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$153,700 - $233,600 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees.
About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Producer in Vancouver employer: Respawn Entertainment
Electronic Arts is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where creativity and innovation are at the forefront of everything we do. As a leader in the gaming industry, we offer extensive benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional growth, all while working in a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and new ideas. Located in beautiful British Columbia, our team enjoys a balanced lifestyle with access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive both personally and professionally.