Sr. VFX Artist

Requisition Number: 150996

Position Title: Visual Effects Artist 2

External Description:

At Electronic Arts we put our players first, and we are looking for the most talented and creative game developers to help create amazing experiences for our players.  Mobile is the future of our industry and our mobile team is growing fast, with studios around the world and a portfolio of blockbuster titles, EA is uniquely positioned to be the world’s #1 mobile gaming company.

Redwood Studios, creators of Command & Conquer: Rivals, is helping define mobile at EA by focusing on innovative player experiences through creativity, collaboration, and rapid iteration.  We have combined the agility and fun culture of a small studio with the resources and stability of an established company.  Join our exciting team as we push the envelope of mobile at EA!

We’re seeking a talented VFX Artist who is eager to join us in our drive to push the limits of visual quality on mobile.  You will work closely with our Art and Design teams to create amazing VFX for characters, vehicles, and environments. We want to take our gameplay experiences to the next level and your spectacular visual effects will help achieve that goal!

Responsibilities:

• Support the communication of gameplay mechanics to the player through VFX elements
• Collaborate with the VFX Lead and Game Designers to understand VFX requirements
• Generate stunning real-time visual effects using particle effects, textures, and shaders
• Create, animate, integrate and optimize VFX assets to Design & Art specifications
• Iterate designs according to work reviews, changing requirements, and user playtests
• Work closely with engineers and leads to problem solve technical and art pipelines
• Make sure VFX run and are optimized within the current device specifications
• Work within deadlines and display time management skills

Qualifications:

• A passion for playing and making awesome games!
• 3+ years of experience designing/implementing high-quality VFX for mobile games
• Demonstrable technical skills working with VFX pipelines for real-time 3D game engines
• Ability to create a wide range of particle VFX such as fire, explosions, smoke, sparks, etc
• Experienced with fluid dynamics systems to generate texture sequences and animations
• Highly motivated self-starter; capable of operating with minimal management oversight.
• Proficiency in communicating with other disciplines within the development team
• Ability to adapt and be effective in a highly dynamic and agile environment
• Outstanding skills in designing and creating assets/visuals for games
• Exceptional graphic design and visual communication skills
• Must have strong knowledge of lighting, color, and motion
• Strong proficiency in technical problems solving

Please provide a portfolio which demonstrates your excellent work!

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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: 205

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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.