Development Director - Marketing Cinematic Technology

Electronic Arts

Orlando, FL

Full Time

Director

120k-167k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Development Director (DD) will oversee all aspects of people and project management in the Marketing Content Craft Tech team at Electronic Arts. This role involves coordinating a multidisciplinary team to deliver and improve tools and pipelines for game cinematic content creation, ensuring the successful execution of projects that enable marketing teams to produce world-class cinematic assets. The position reports to the Sr. Technology Lead in the Marketing Content Production Craft team and is part of EA's broader efforts to create engaging entertainment experiences and foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse technical team focused on cinematic pipeline development and support.
Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery for tools and workflows supporting marketing content creation.
Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing, creative, engineering, and outsourcing partners to define requirements, set priorities, and balance support resources and capacity.
Manage resource allocation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to meet project goals and deadlines.
Monitor sprint and quarterly plan progress, comprehend and express technical issues, and provide regular status reports including metrics and analytics.
Drive process improvements and foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and growth within the team.
Ensure clear communication, alignment, and documentation across all project phases and stakeholders.
Champion EA's values of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and broader organization.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience leading medium-sized technical teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.
Experience managing projects related to digital content production pipelines, such as video games, films, or VFX.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management software (preferably Jira).
Experience with AI tools for productivity and automation.
Excellent communication skills for managing stakeholder relationships, setting clear expectations, and reporting production progress status and risks.

Nice to Have

Experience with project management software (preferably Jira).
Experience with AI tools for productivity and automation.

Qualifications

Experience managing projects related to digital content production pipelines, such as video games, films, or VFX.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management software (preferably Jira).
Experience with AI tools for productivity and automation.

Benefits & Perks

Health coverage with health care spending
Retirement savings plan
Gym access
Free games
Paid time off
Disability insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Extended health/dental/vision coverage
Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
Sick time (10 days per year)
Paid parental and maternity leave
Additional perks

Working at Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. The company fosters an environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and growth, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness. EA promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating workplaces where everyone can bring their best and pursue opportunities for development. The organization is committed to providing a balanced life through comprehensive benefits and a supportive, innovative culture.

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