2D Art Lead at Electronic Arts | ResumeGeni

General Information

Locations: Vancouver - Great Northern Way, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

212968

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - Ripple Effect

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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.

We are looking for a Lead 2D Artist to elevate the visual execution of our storefront and live service content. In this role, you will lead and create compelling 2D marketing and promotional assets that support Product and Marketing initiatives across a high-volume live service environment.

You will translate DLC game assets into polished, high-impact visuals through expert composition, lighting, and design. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on quality, craft excellence, and scalable execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead visual execution for storefront bundles and promotional assets

• Create high-fidelity in-engine captures and marketing compositions

• Apply strong graphic design fundamentals including typography, layout, and hierarchy

• Partner with Marketing, Brand, Product, and Art to ensure cohesive visual presentation

• Develop and refine workflows to support a growing live service pipeline

• Write creative briefs and review work delivered by external partners

• Lead and mentor internal and vendor Screenshot Artists

• Provide guidance and feedback to maintain high visual standards

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in game art, UI art, marketing art, or related field

• Expertise in composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling

• Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design and photography skills

• Solid production and leadership experience

• Ability to engage with existing toolsets, improve processes and set the quality bar

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; experience After Effects and Illustrator preferred

• Experience working in proprietary or commercial game engines

• Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have:

• Weapons, hardware, military knowledge

• Understanding and experience of live service cadence

• A passion for the FPS genre

This role plays a critical part in shaping how players experience and engage with our live service content.

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. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. 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).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$114,300 - $156,200 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For 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. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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2D Art Lead

Electronic Arts

2D Art Lead

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