Associate Quality Designer

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.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. We invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC and welcome everyone to the club!As an Associate Quality Designer, you will work with us to create end-to-end quality strategy by analysing data, researching product iterations to establish impactful testing practices that deliver high-quality experiences. You will report to the Development Director of the Quality Verification team.Main Responsibilities :
Research & Synthesis: You will analyse internal docs, partner reports, and industry trends to propose applicable, data-driven solutions.Test Planning & Requirements: You will lead lifecycle test planning (including briefs), align dependencies, and identify requirement gaps early.Test Design & Optimization: You will design and refine manual and automated test suites (usability, functionality, quality) aligned with team strategies and acceptance criteria.Execution & Defect Analysis: You will perform diverse manual/automated testing, using diagnostic tools to explore critical paths, document deep-impact bugs, and coordinate fixes.Data-Driven Improvement: You will monitor domain metrics and collaborate with analytics teams to design experiments that improve workflows and test coverage.Technical Skills
QA Methodologies: You are familiar with manual & automated test execution, test design, exploratory testing, and defect life cycle management.Test Planning & Design: You can author test briefs, map user journeys, and define acceptance criteria.Tools: You have experience with test management suites, diagnostic/telemetry software, and bug-tracking databases (e.G., Jira).Professional & Soft Skills
Requirements Analysis: You perform proactive gap identification, risk assessment, and workflow optimization.Collaboration: You can partner with Engineering, Game Design, Analytics, and Production teams.Technical Communication: You can translate complex data into leadership reports and documentation.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.British Columbia (depending on location e.G. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $67,000 - $92,700 CADPay 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 other incentive programs.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 reco
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