Dynamics Artist (Star Wars) - Temporary Assignment

Requisition Number: 151970

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

Respawn Entertainment is a AAA game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. In 2017, Respawn was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. We shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and recently shipped a free-to-play battle royale game in the Titanfall universe, Apex: Legends. We are currently hiring for our Star Wars™, Apex: Legends, and Super Secret VR game development teams. The opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members.

 

We're looking for a highly skilled Dynamics Artist who will embrace our philosophy and share his/her hard earned expertise to create an incredible experience for our players. We’re picturing someone who is passionate about world-building and experienced in creating high quality, in-game environment dynamics (destruction, particle effects, etc.)

 

**This position is a temporary assignment to start, with potential for longer term employment. Working hours are full time and onsite at our studio in Chatsworth, CA. (Relocation is not offered for this position.)**

 

What you’ll do...

Break up environment geometry and run Maya dynamics/Fracture FX/PDI dynamic simulations of their destruction.

Preserve existing UV information and generate new UVs as needed after fragmenting the geometry.

Set up objects for real-time destructibility using PhysX Physics and Destruction.

Placement and creation of particles for destructible objects and other effects.

Ensure that dynamic effects run within established game-engine operating parameters, and scaling level of detail as needed to accomplish this.

Implement physics simulations into Unreal Engine using Blueprints.

Work in other disciplines in down-time, such as prop modeling, texturing, or particles.

Provide feedback to tools programmers and coordinate efforts with other dynamic artists to streamline methods and improve efficiency.

Work closely with designers to fine-tune the timing of complex interactive dynamic effects.

Create cloth motion simulations, and fine-tune them for aesthetic effect.

Coordinate with Environment Artists to seamlessly integrate dynamic effects into environments.

 

Ideally, you'll have...

1+ years’ experience in games as a 3D Artist or Environment/Dynamics Artist.

Extensive experience working with FractureFX and Maya dynamics, including cloth.

Experience with PhysX a plus.

Proficiency with Maya modeling and UV tools.

Experience working within Unreal Engine and implementing 3D and dynamic effects work into engine, including Blueprint scripting and particle systems.

A great eye for what is cool and a good sense of environment animation timing.

Basic to intermediate understanding of rigging is a plus.

Mel/Python scripting experience a plus.

Must be willing to take a dynamics test, and provide samples or a demo reel showing applicable experience.

Passion for making and playing games.

Shipped AAA game(s) a plus.

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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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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.