CAS Modeler (contract)

Requisition Number: 157940

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

CAS Modeler (contract)

Location: EA Redwood Shores

Term: 6 months

 

EA is looking for a Character Modeler for the best-selling Sims franchise. Do you have excellent modeling and texturing abilities for games? Do you have a passion for creating real-world fashion in a 3D game? Are you able to take direction while working independently to make the best games you possibly can?

If so then we may have a job for you. Apply today and join us!

Responsibilities

• Create, model, UV, and texture fashion assets such as t-shirts, jeans, jackets, shoes, etc. in a realistic style to a high level of aesthetic quality
• Collaborate with producers, designers, engineers and animators to understand the functional requirements and constraints of characters and how they need to be created
• Participate in reviews with the Art Director to improve aesthetic consistency and overall look
• Troubleshoot and problem solve assets that are not functioning properly in game
• Coordinate with animators and engineers to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Provide project management team with accurate estimates for scheduling work and deadlines
• Ideate on concepts and provide basic concept art for some fashion in conjunction with the Art Director

Requirements

• Excellent modeling and texturing skills on clothing assets
• 3+ years modeling experience using Maya for game development
• Strong technical abilities and understanding of game development pipeline issues including a clear understanding of how art creation affects engine performance
• Knowledgeable and comfortable in the creation and use of normal maps, specular maps, and generating AO maps
• Be able to follow art direction and work from concept art when available
• Creative thinker and problem solver that can work independently if necessary
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with producers, designers, engineers as well as other artists
• Well organized and able to commit to and meet deadlines
• PC Game development experience required
• Understanding of fashion & clothing construction is a plus
• Understanding of basic animation and how animators work is a plus
• Understanding and familiarity with rigging in Maya preferred
• A portfolio demonstrating the following is required:
  • Excellent 3D models in Maya and Z-Brush
  • Excellent Texturing and UV skills
  • Ability to create low-mid poly models consistently
  • Traditional drawing and painting skills
  • Strong aesthetic sensitivity to lighting for form and shadow
  • Excellent sense of scale and composition in 3D

 

 

 

 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

EEOText: EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况、退伍军人身份或其他任何受法律保护的特征等因素的影响。 我们也会遵照相关法律，考虑雇佣带犯罪记录的合格申请者。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。

Days Open: 42

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。