Senior Character Artist

Requisition Number: 150506

Position Title: Senior Character Artist

External Description:

We are DICE

 

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

 

DICE (EA Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment), the award-winning developer based in Stockholm, Sweden, is best known for creating the phenomenally successful Battlefield franchise with the widely acclaimed Battlefield 1 being the latest installment. We are also the home of Star Wars Battlefront and Mirrors Edge.

 

DICE is looking for a Character Artist that are responsible for seeking out and understanding the art direction and the overall vision of the game – and to ask if something is missing or is unclear. They are also responsible for understanding and for taking in to account how their tasks fits into the big picture when planning, prioritizing and estimating their work. On a project the Character Artists could be responsible to implement Style & Tone for all characters, own project planning and budgets.

 

Work task examples:

 

• Reference gathering
• Working with the concept team to create character concepts
• Drive and own Style and Tone for characters on a project
• Shader and animation setup
• Visual tweaks both on 3D meshes and 2D textures
• Technical tweaks on shaders, 3D mesh and 2D textures
• Character renders
• Photo shoots
• Lowpoly + highpoly character modeling.
• Texturing
• Implement 3D objects to Game Engine
• Working with outsourcing partners
• Bugfixing

 

What skills does DICE look for?

 

Essential Skills:

• Character modeling

1. Highres character sculpting, (ZBrush, Mudbox)
2. Lowpoly gamemesh modeling, including UVs, (Topogun, Maya)
3. Texture baking and editing (Photoshop, Mari, XNormal)

 

• General

1. Good anatomy understanding
2. Experience and understanding of highpoly to lowpoly workflows
3. Skinning/rigging knowledge and understanding
4. Realtime shader knowledge and experience
5. Basic knowledge in photography
6. Experience with 3D scanning workflows

 

Additional Skills:

• Life Drawing
• Lighting and composition skills
• Basic knowledge in photography
• Experience with 3D scanning workflows

 

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

 

At DICE we take care of our staff and have done so during our steady growth over the last decade. In addition to a competitive compensation package, long term career development and training we offer our employees 10 EA games per year, massage every three weeks, a variety of sports activities (yoga and cross fit to name a few) and health care allowance. We have a collective bargain agreement with Unionen and also provide our employees’ with pension; ITP 1 or ITP 2.

 

Although we enjoy working hard at DICE, we respect and value our employees’ personal lives. A good work-life balance is something we practice and maintain even during high-intensity periods.

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Next Steps

 

As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a practical work test. Apply online with a combined CV and introduction letter in English. Don´t forget a link to your portfolio or reel!

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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: 188

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.