Character Animator (contract)

Requisition Number: 160328

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

MAXIS - Character Animator (contract)

Location: EA Redwood Shores

Term: 3 - 6 months

 

High Level

The Animator’s role will be to create, iterate and deliver high quality animation performances, to a variety of 3D characters, within a 3D scene. The animator will be expected to work closely with the animation director and other animators within the team to aid in the delivery of a visual target.

Role Requirements

• Understands the basic principles of animation and how to apply them within a cinematic sequence.
• Ability to portray a character arc by incorporating personality through acting choices.
• Ability in creating and executing finalized high quality animation sequences in Maya.
• Experienced in tackling a wide range of animation styles.
• Capable of maintaining style consistency within a cinematic sequence.
• Ability to take, understand, iterate and incorporate feedback effectively with fast turnaround times. 
• Is organized and punctual with deliveries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have experience animating for game cinematics, movies or TV for 3+ years.

 

Role Expectations

• Creating and iterating on animation content to support a Pre-Vis Target that is tied to the following:
• • Locomotion
  • Solo / Idles / Seated
  • Socials
  • Object
• Flexibility in exploring and iterating on different styles of animation aesthetic which will aid in the animation style guide.
• Pursuing creative avenues in animation acting and pushing the limits of aesthetics for games.
• Estimating animation tasks appropriately and meeting milestone deliverables.
• Unreal experience is a plus, but not necessary.

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Community / Marketing Title: Character Animator (contract)

Company Profile:

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: 87

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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.