3D Animator/Generalist (Contract)

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 160274

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

3D Animator/Generalist, Marcom (6-month Contract)

At EA we are a community of artists, storytellers, technologists and innovators working in one of the most dynamic industries today. We are transforming for a digital future and work as one team. We take risks and we dream big. And together, we are changing the way millions play every day.

Job Description

We are looking for a Maya-based 3d generalist with strong character animation work and experience in Unreal (or similar) game engine to join our Marketing Communication team on a contract basis, on-site in Redwood City.

You will produce Cinematic and Static work, both within game engines and pre-rendered in Maya. Prime examples include Game Trailers and Key Art, in addition to supporting Marketing Art. You should submit a portfolio demonstrating character animation skills, as the job is largely on character-focused work.We are looking for a storyteller, able to clearly communicate a feeling or situation in one frame, while staying true to the essence of our games.

Responsibilities:

Create static renders for marketing communications and internal projects
Create and edit animations for game trailers
Create concept art through 3d character posing, and built sets using game assets
Render animation and static images in both Maya and Game Engine(s)
Report to Cinematics Lead

The next great 3d Animator/Generalist needs:

Flexibility! You should be comfortable moving between projects with fluidity, as our team is always working on multiple game titles
Organization! You can stay on task and navigate different pipelines, naming conventions, etc, while bouncing around between several projects. You will be working primarily with a Lead Artist, but will also likely find yourself communicating with several different Art/Creative Directors and Producers. Balancing your bandwidth is very important!
Communication! Ask questions when direction is unclear, communicate estimated delivery on work, especially when it looks as though it will be later than expected. Make sure you have what you need to work and that people know if you don't.
Problem-solving! You look for creative solutions and clever shortcuts. When you have some downtime, you do r&d and think about how to eliminate issues you had to slog through on previous projects.
Balance! Know how to balance speed and quality. We work with tight deadlines and don't always have time for polish. Can you create quality shots even with minimal time and resources?
Maya skills! You know and love Maya, or at least know it like you love it. All of our titles and proprietary Cinematic pipeline uses Maya, this is a must!
Animation skills! You have a strong focus on character work, especially in animation and rigging. We need someone who can animate on a highly stylized title one day, and troubleshoot a realistic rig the next.
An Animation portfolio! Supply a portfolio demonstrating strong character animation work to apply! Most of your work will involve characters in some capacity, animation skills are preferred to being a well-rounded generalist.
Well roundedness! You are a bit of a Jill/Jack/J of all trades! You feel reasonably comfortable in just about every area of 3d art production. You can upres a low-res game texture, model a simple prop, light a scene,, tweak/troubleshoot game rigs, animate, clean up animation, etc. We need someone who can handle a variety of tasks. You don’t need to be an expert in everything, you won’t build rigs from scratch or even maintaining them, but ideally you have enough knowledge to troubleshoot small problems on your own.
Unreal (or similar) engine experience! Or have similar game engine experience. You can find your way around game engine architecture and the development tools related to Cinematic production, such as tweaking lights, editing shaders, camera work, etc.
Passion! You like making cool stuff! The job can be hectic, we want to keep alive a spirit of fun, exploration, and play for our work, and for ourselves.
Openness! You love diversity, of ideas and, more importantly, people. You'll work with a team from many different backgrounds, ethnicities, genders/gender-identities, etc, and getting more diverse by the day. We see this as a huge plus, you should too!

Skills:

Maya
3d Generalist (modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering)
Animation
Rigging
Photoshop
Unreal (or similar game engine experience)
Communication
Self-Organization
Independent/interdependent as needed.
3-5 years industry experience working on shipped titles (games, film tv series, etc)

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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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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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