Jason Barnes

Jason Barnes is a seasoned game design professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Senior Game Design Director at Electronic Arts (EA) since September 2023, Jason previously held the position of Director of Creative and Design at StatusPro and made significant contributions as a Lead Producer at Microsoft. Jason's extensive experience encompasses roles at NBCUniversal Media, The Topps Company, and EA's Tiburon studio, where innovative leadership and creativity were showcased through initiatives such as establishing user experience design tenets and mentoring designers. With a strong foundation in production management, Jason has effectively collaborated with various stakeholders, including marketing teams and external developers, to deliver engaging integrated gaming experiences and has contributed to the evolution of game design practices throughout the industry.