Animator

Requisition Number: 156309

Position Title: Animator 2

External Description:

EAs Vancouver-based Motion Capture Studio serves the motion capture needs for all of EAs game development teams world-wide. In our state-of-the-art studio we capture a wide spectrum of data types – 3D scanning, virtual cinematography, and motion capture to name a few. As a member of the team you will be directly responsible for supporting various game development teams with the creation of animation content. In this role you will support the integration of motion data by using EA propriety technologies to maintain the highest quality animation possible. Successful candidates will work closely with the animation teams in both post production, and on the live performance stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create high quality body animation art assets for use in game
• Experience with retargeting motion capture body data onto biped character rigs
• Motion Builder (preferred) or similar 3D animation software experience
• Experience with tracking motion capture body data: Shogun and/or Cortex (preferred)
• Experience with 2D tracking software
• Experience working with distributed develpement partners
• Data wrangling to and from animation teams
• Provide animation feedback, and communicate best practice with intention for animation refinement
• Conduct and complete character rig reviews for the purpose of refining it for motion capture retargeting
• Learn proprietary art pipelines, emerging technology, and processes
• Support the production teams with the acquisition of motion capture data during performance sessions
• Work closely w/ motion capture and animation leads during the production prep / acquisition / post production phases with maintaining visual targets
• Contribute to documenting workflow and pipelines
• Contribute to post mortems, provide feedback, assist with improving motion capture process and data output

Although not required, strong candidates possess

• Minimum 3 years’ motion capture or animation background in video games, television, film or other related industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Motion Builder or similar 3D animation software experience
• Understanding of human movement, and detailed knowledge of functional human anatomy
• Knowledge of and experience with Motion capture (preferred, but not required)
• Works well under the pressures of ‘live’ production environments
• On-set production experience in related entertainment industry: Film, TV, Video games, VFX
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are an absolute must
• Highly motivated and passionate about their craft

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Community / Marketing Title: Animator

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.は、インタラクティブ・エンターテイメント・ソフトウェアの世界的大手企業です。 EAは、インターネットに接続されたコンソール、パソコン、携帯電話、タブレットに対してゲーム、コンテンツおよびオンラインサービスを提供しています。

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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: 86

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。