FIFA Ultimate Team - Technical Interface Designer (Temporary)

Requisition Number: 157164

Position Title: Technical Artist 1

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We are EA
And we make games – how cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.
 
Have you ever experienced the thrill of a last minute goal that carries your team to victory in front of millions of people? Working here is kinda like that.
 

The Role: Technical Interface Designer 

The Technical Interface Designer (TID) bridges the gap between artists and software engineers by combining strong artistic skills and extensive experience with programming and scripting. The TID is part of the art team and works closely with artists, project managers, programmers and other TIDs.

Responsibilities:

• Script and time animations in Flash
• Apply proper console art optimization techniques
• Create engaging motion graphics demos based on high level visual direction
• High fidelity rapid prototyping for UX evaluation
• Create and debug broadcast overlays (HUD) based on provided mockups and video references
• Investigate new techniques and implement them within the team; maintain an awareness of changes in technology, in terms of hardware, art packages, and new asset creation techniques, and work with team leaders to drive innovation
• Design, implement and deploy tools to improve art and animation workflow
• Responsible for maintaining and creating naming conventions, art repository, tools, and scripts for the art team

 Required Skills/Qualifications:​

• Adept in scripting and other Object Oriented programming languages
• Proficient with Flash, Photoshop, and other graphics and animation applications
• Excellent problem-solving skills: a successful candidate must be able to quickly identify and debug issues
• Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with both engineering and art, articulating both the needs of the art team and the constraints of tech
• Willingness to learn proprietary production pipelines and workflows
• Must be able to document all tools on the internal wiki and support artists on the use of new tools

Other Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Understanding of user experience principles
• Understanding of revision version control software. Knowledge of Perforce is ideal
• Ability to create visual targets through motion graphics software such as AE and C4D
• Degree in a relevant visual art or technical subject highly desired

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Electronic Arts Inc. är ett globalt ledande mjukvaruföretag för interaktiv underhållning. EA levererar spel, innehåll och onlinetjänster för internetuppkopplade spelkonsoler, persondatorer, mobiltelefoner och surfplattor.

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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.

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Days Open: 189

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