Lead 3D Modeler

Location: Texas, USA

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Requisition Number: 156857

Position Title: Art Director

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Lead 3D Modeler

At EA, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create amazing experiences for our players everywhere and we consider our players’ experiences first in everything we do. Creating transformational experiences requires constant innovation and brilliant, passionate people. We are developing extraordinary new game experiences by bringing together great people that combine creativity, technology, and expertise to deliver new ways to play.

This is a rare and unique opportunity at EA to

Reimagine a Star Wars mobile product from the ground up
Define a new model of game development

As part of this team, you will report into the Studio Art Director and work in close collaboration with game design, UX, engineering and operations.

Who you are:

We are looking for a Lead 3D Modeler who combines excellent aesthetic skills with strong technical ability. A great Lead 3D Modeler is a master of 3D sculpting and polygonal art, texturing and shading. He/she knows how to push an engine to achieve the most appealing and yet real-time performant results.

What you’ll be doing:

Create great 3D assets for our games, both hard surface and organic
Work with Art Director to help establish 3D style and implement best practice
Responsible for creating the character and environment models on the direction and goals set by the Art Director.
Provide feedback and guidance to outside vendors and internal artists
Work on in game asset animations and implement into game

Your Background Includes:

Expert in Maya and ZBrush modeling, and Photoshop and Substance texturing
Excellent demonstrated understanding of proportion, shading and stylization
Strong understanding of how to create successful/optimized models for use on a mobile platform. High and Low-poly portfolios encouraged.
Experience shipping a 3D game as an Object Modeler
Experience collaborating with design and engineering departments to achieve desired results
Strong traditional art skills highly preferred
Demonstration of a breath of art styles a plus
Complete understanding of game production process, end to end
Experience on multiple deployed titles
Proficient mentor, able to train junior staff
Developed communication skills, able to work with a range of stakeholders
Small team management and development
Team player able to work with and without direction

Bonus

5 years game industry experience, shipped 2 or more AAA titles for mobile or console

Experience with RTS games a plus
Experience in mobile and free-to-play games
Knowledge and passion for the Star Wars Universe

General Information

As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a practical work test. The position is permanent and applications will be selected continuously. Apply online with a combined CV and portfolio, only applications with a portfolio will be considered.

Note- We will consider North American Artists whose preference is to work from a remote location

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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.

Days Open: 112

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