FIFA - Technical Artist

Requisition Number: 158082

Position Title: Technical Artist 1

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Role: Associate Technical Artist

The Associate Technical Artist (TA) acts as a bridge between the artists and programmers working on a particular title. The TA is part of the art team and works closely with artists, project managers and other TAs.

The main areas of responsibilities include setting up and maintaining the art production workflows, tools and pipelines. This includes development/scripting as well as daily artist support. They are expected to assume ownership over any technical issues that are discovered until resolution. Often this involves reproducing, debugging and fixing the encountered problems. Partnering with engineers on the tools team for larger issues is also required. Most importantly the TA must be able to communicate risks and ask for assistance from senior staff when required. Knowledge of computer graphics, familiarity with 3D content creation, and games experience is desired.

The Associate Technical Artist is also:

• Highly adept at communicating with different audiences: artists, engineers, managers.
• Proficient in scripting/programming: Python and C# desired, C++ a bonus.
• Adept at problem solving, particularly as it pertains to testing and debugging technical issues.
• Experience with Maya/Photoshop is preferred.
• Willingness to learn production 3D art workflows and methodologies. Particularly: modeling, texturing, rigging and lighting.
• Understanding of revision control software. Knowledge of Perforce is ideal.
• Passion for Games!

Please note that we are not looking for 3D artists but knowledge of a 2D and 3D art packages would be helpful in this role.

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Electronic Arts Inc. è un'azienda di software di intrattenimento interattivo leader globale. EA offre giochi, contenuti e servizi online per console collegate ad internet, personal computer, cellulari e tablet.

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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.

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Days Open: 107

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