Design Director Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Design Director jobs in Los Angeles are actively in demand, concentrated in West Hollywood, Culver City, and Downtown LA across entertainment, tech, and consumer brands. Employers hiring right now include Oscar Health, Electronic Arts, and Riot Games. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Electronic Arts
Game Design Director
Los Angeles, California
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Director, Game Design - Game Modes (Apex Legends)
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Electronic Arts
Director, Game Design - Game Modes (Apex Legends)
Los Angeles, California
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Associate Creative Director, Motion & Design
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Highwire
Associate Creative Director, Motion & Design
Los Angeles, California
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Director of Planning and Design
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Loyola Marymount University
Director of Planning and Design
Los Angeles, California
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Design Build Commercial and Risk Director
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HNTB Corporation
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Game Design Director
Electronic Arts·Los Angeles, California
Job functions:
$191k - $328k/yr
On-Site
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
General Information
Locations: Los Angeles - Del Rey, California, United States of America
- Location: Vancouver - Great Northern Way
- State: British Columbia
- Country: Canada
Role ID
214955
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.
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare for over two decades. With 100 million players and 5 billion hours played, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history, Battlefield 6, and the beginning of a new era with Battlefield REDSEC.
United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, four world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise—a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.
We are looking for a Game Design Director who defines and drives the overall gameplay direction, ensuring the quality of gameplay systems, mechanics, and player interactions within the game.
What You’ll Do
Establish gameplay design vision and standards- Deliver fun, engaging, and balanced gameplay experiences.
- Partner with Creative and Product leadership to establish a prioritized roadmap.
- Drive the design group to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
- Align design direction with established creative and product goals.
- Support the production team in effective feature scoping.
- Provide direction and mentorship to design leads and their teams.
- Establish repeatable design processes for rapid development in a live service environment.
- Implement a unified gameplay vision across all live service seasons.
- Empower creative leadership with clear design requirements for their respective areas.
What We’re Looking For
Experience directing multiplayer AAA FPS titles.- Extensive background in live service operations.
- Design mastery of combat, gunplay, and progression systems.
- Proficiency in game mode design (Battle Royale or similar).
- Success in leading design teams and directors.
- Experience communicating directly with player communities.
- Ability to drive design direction through clear communication and influence.
- Capability to provide frameworks and guardrails while allowing creative freedom.
- Skill in mobilizing multi-disciplinary lead groups toward a single direction.
- Effective collaboration with other discipline directors to deliver on game vision.
- Ability to translate high-level direction into actionable design priorities.
- Proficiency in translating player data and feedback into design pivots.
- Proven track record leading design during the live operation of a game.
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) *$190,500 - $267,300 CAD
* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$215,900 - $327,900 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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.
Electronic Arts
Game Design Director
Los Angeles, California
Added 4d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$191k - $328k/yr
On-Site
Full Time
Job Description
General Information
Locations: Los Angeles - Del Rey, California, United States of America
- Location: Vancouver - Great Northern Way
- State: British Columbia
- Country: Canada
Role ID
214955
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.
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare for over two decades. With 100 million players and 5 billion hours played, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history, Battlefield 6, and the beginning of a new era with Battlefield REDSEC.
United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, four world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise—a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.
We are looking for a Game Design Director who defines and drives the overall gameplay direction, ensuring the quality of gameplay systems, mechanics, and player interactions within the game.
What You’ll Do
Establish gameplay design vision and standards- Deliver fun, engaging, and balanced gameplay experiences.
- Partner with Creative and Product leadership to establish a prioritized roadmap.
- Drive the design group to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
- Align design direction with established creative and product goals.
- Support the production team in effective feature scoping.
- Provide direction and mentorship to design leads and their teams.
- Establish repeatable design processes for rapid development in a live service environment.
- Implement a unified gameplay vision across all live service seasons.
- Empower creative leadership with clear design requirements for their respective areas.
What We’re Looking For
Experience directing multiplayer AAA FPS titles.- Extensive background in live service operations.
- Design mastery of combat, gunplay, and progression systems.
- Proficiency in game mode design (Battle Royale or similar).
- Success in leading design teams and directors.
- Experience communicating directly with player communities.
- Ability to drive design direction through clear communication and influence.
- Capability to provide frameworks and guardrails while allowing creative freedom.
- Skill in mobilizing multi-disciplinary lead groups toward a single direction.
- Effective collaboration with other discipline directors to deliver on game vision.
- Ability to translate high-level direction into actionable design priorities.
- Proficiency in translating player data and feedback into design pivots.
- Proven track record leading design during the live operation of a game.
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) *$190,500 - $267,300 CAD
* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$215,900 - $327,900 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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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Design Director Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design director job in Los Angeles?
Target the sectors where Los Angeles concentrates design leadership: entertainment studios in Burbank and Culver City, consumer tech and e-commerce firms in Santa Monica and Playa Vista, and advertising and branding agencies in West Hollywood and Downtown. Candidates with a portfolio that demonstrates cross-channel brand systems and experience leading multidisciplinary teams stand out most in this market. Building visibility in the local creative community through industry events and design showcases also helps.
Which companies hire design directors in Los Angeles?
Companies currently hiring design directors in Los Angeles include Oscar Health, Electronic Arts, and Riot Games, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Los Angeles draws a wide mix of employers, from legacy entertainment and media companies to direct-to-consumer brands and digital product studios looking for senior creative leadership.
Are there remote design director jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though design director roles are less remote-friendly than individual-contributor design positions because they involve leading teams, running critiques, and aligning stakeholders in person. About 21% of design director openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Strategic and brand-system responsibilities tend to travel remotely most easily, while production oversight and agency client work typically require a physical presence.
How can I get a design director job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is moving through a senior designer or design lead role at a mid-size studio or in-house brand team, then stepping into a director title as the team grows. Entertainment and streaming companies in Burbank and Culver City, along with Playa Vista tech firms, regularly promote from within. Building a portfolio that shows ownership of a full brand or product system, rather than individual executions, is what closes the gap fastest in this market.
Which industries hire the most design directors in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles design director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Los Angeles's combination of a dominant entertainment industry, a growing direct-to-consumer brand ecosystem, and an expanding tech corridor in the Westside creates sustained demand for senior creative leadership across multiple sectors.
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