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Lead Character Artist

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 152846

Position Title: Senior Artist

External Description:

 

We are DICE Los Angeles

 

Our mission is to create world class entertainment and we work in a manner that is different from the rest of the industry. We believe that our games reflect the means by which they are produced. The ones that are crafted in an inspiring climate have qualities that resonate to gamers. At DICE LA, you will be empowered to have a creative stake in everything you do. We have a flat creative hierarchy where everyone is a game maker, no matter what they do. We also firmly believe that in order to achieve peak performance one must have a balance between work and personal life.

 

We want this to be the studio where you do the best work of your career.

 

We are seeking a Lead Character Artist who is passionate about creating high quality, realistic characters and is eager to join us in our drive to push quality to the next level.

 

Responsibilities:

As a Lead Character Artist, you will be responsible for:

 

Work task examples:

  • Sculpt high-resolution characters
  • Create clean game topology, UV’s and textures
  • Collaborate with Production to organize, schedule, and manage the character art team’s day to day activities
  • Assist in character concept and design
  • Work with Art Director to drive and maintain high visual quality of character models
  • Partner with engineers and tech artists to develop an effective character art pipeline
  • Mentor the internal and external character teams through verbal and written feedback
  • Communicate the visual design and development of the characters through art specifications, style guides and reference material
  • Deliver feedback to outsourcing partners

 

Skills We Look For:

 

  • Previous character lead experience within a game production environment
  • Excellent understanding of anatomy, weight and silhouette
  • Strong Maya or similar 3D modeling software
  • Expert sculpting skills using Zbrush
  • Expert knowledge of PBR texture/material workflows
  • Experience with Marvelous designer
  • Experience with photogrammetry
  • Understanding of rigging and skinning
  • Military gear & hardware knowledge a plus
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Passion for collaboration with other artists, designers, and programmers
  • Critical eye for detail

 

Benefits

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match and, of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality.

 

Next Steps

As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a practical work test. Apply online with a combined resume and portfolio.

 

Contact our recruiter, Rebecca Davis:  rdavis@ea.com

 

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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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