Workplace Designer, Architecture Interiors

Job Description

Workplace Designer, Architecture + Interiors

Electronic Arts

NA Remote – Must be able to work EMEA & APAC hours

Workplace Designer, Architectural + Interior Designer

The Workplace Experience team creates and constructs workplace environments that enable business success through thoughtful employee engagement, designs tailored to game development and proactive execution. EA's vision for the Workplace is globally consistent and locally relevant.

The Workplace Designer will help to set global workplace standards and partner with vendors and work with Real Estate and Operations partners to oversee development of projects. You will work with department leaders to understand the individual identities of each studio or team to develop interior designs and aesthetics that highlight each team's unique character and qualities. You will apply knowledge of workplace strategy and versatile planning strategies to create spaces which engage our people.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Workplace Design.

Responsibilities
• Partner with EA leaders and teams to understand workplace design needs
• Guide concept and plan development with external design consultants (architecture teams) and EA partners
• Provide directional support on design issues during design and construction, including coordinating programming requirements and managing solutions
• Review architectural drawing sets and specifications for design compliance
• Source and select materials and finishes, develop furniture systems/ancillary presentation packages and specifications for selected projects
• Develop presentations to clients & senior management, including renderings, material finishes, colors, and FF&E items
• Be a resource for code changes (UBC, IBC, ADA Standards) and other workplace trends
• Partner with multiple internal departments such as Branding and Marketing to ensure consistency with important EA elements.

Capabilities
• Have exceptional design skills with a background in workplace design or interior architecture
• Expertise in workplace design and strategy, people engagement, and environmental graphic design
• Familiarity with lighting, acoustics, MEP and low voltage coordination
• Demonstrated knowledge of architectural process best practices
• You enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Understanding of workplace trends, including post pandemic shifts in workplace strategy and furniture systems
• You can manage design budgets and propose alternative solutions when need
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts
• Have exceptional graphics and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
• Comfortable presenting and communicating with internal and external partners
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritization

Qualifications
• 6 years of relevant experience in architecture or interiors for workplace or commercial projects
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and Sketchup or Rhino
• Graphic design skills
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture or Interior Design
• Design portfolio of relevant work

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g40z6q-3-145-60-29-42 in your application.