Motion Designer - EA Sports NHL

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Role ID

214225

Worker Type

Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

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.

UI Motion Designer - EA SPORTS™ NHL

Vancouver, Canada

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We’ve pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.

The EA Sports NHL team is looking for a UI Motion Designer who is passionate about creating engaging motion and video content, solving complex problems and building experiences to delight our players.

Responsibilities

This role reports to the Design Lead and collaborates closely with Experience Designers, UI Designers, Art Directors, Producers, and Engineers to create high-quality motion experiences that elevate player engagement and reinforce the visual identity of EA SPORTS NHL and seasonal campaigns.

Lead the creation of visually compelling 2D and 3D motion content that supports NHL’s Live Operations and in-game content that keep the player experience fresh, relevant, and engaging throughout the year.

Design and produce motion graphics, animations, and promotional content that bring new program themes and live content updates to life across the product.

Partner with cross-functional teams to translate creative direction into polished motion experiences that balance player needs, business goals, technical constraints, and production timelines.

Contribute to the conceptualization and visualization of new player experiences, game features, and product initiatives through motion prototypes and 3D explorations.

Help evolve and maintain the visual language, motion principles, and design system standards that ensure consistency and quality across the NHL experience.

Advocate for motion design excellence by presenting work, gathering feedback, and iterating on solutions that enhance usability, clarity, and emotional impact.

Requirements

Portfolio showcasing exceptional motion design work across both 2D and 3D mediums, with examples demonstrating strong visual storytelling, video editing, animation craft, and user-centered thinking.

3+ years of experience creating high-quality motion design content within cross-disciplinary product, entertainment, or game development teams.

Strong proficiency with industry-standard motion and 3D tools, including After Effects and Cinema 4D, with experience working alongside design systems and prototyping tools such as Figma.

Excellent visual design fundamentals, including composition, typography, color, hierarchy, timing, and motion principles.

Experience creating motion content for live products, seasonal campaigns, marketing moments, or ongoing content ecosystems.

Ability to develop concepts and translate them into compelling motion experiences, from early exploration through final execution.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale, incorporate feedback, and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.

Passion for sports, games, entertainment, and creating experiences that resonate with players.

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) $104,500 - $142,800 CAD

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, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.