Animator - DICE

Requisition Number: 162472

Position Title: Associate Animator

External Description:

At DICE we love to push boundaries with creativity, passion, and the constant ambition to create something extraordinary. To do that we need the right people for the job. With the next challenge on the horizon we want to expand our Animation team. We're looking for an Animator to join our team of content creators and create games for the future.

Who you will work with

The DICE Animation team works with animations specified by the projects. This may be in game animations, cinematic animations or setups in ANT and Frostbite. An animator can be proficient in one or many of the aforementioned areas.

As a studio we encourage career development, well-being and fun, which in the Animation team translates to a high degree of creative ownership, a democratic decision-making process and plenty of growth opportunities both inside and outside of the team. We promote realistic and sustainable planning to provide a healthy work-life balance. We also organize activities such as workshops, life drawing sessions and regular team meals to bring the team closer together and foster a fun and inclusive workplace. 

What you will do

You will work with motion capture date or create animation from reference. You will collect and record reference material for the task at hand. You will balance effort and quality against the intended purpose of the asset to create assets that live up to our visual and technical targets.

You will also

• Work with designers and coders and implements features in ANT.
• Test assets in the game.
• Collaborate and discuss artistic and technical challenges with colleagues.
• Create briefs for outsourcing and review results providing feedback when needed.
• Seek feedback on your work while also providing feedback to others.
• Create previzes and block out scenes.

Who you are

You have artistic qualities and are excellent at interpreting reference and in game examples. You have a solid appreciation and understanding of how things are moving in real life and a strong sense for realism and believably in execution. You have broad understanding of technical workflows. You are creating assets with efficiency, and being mindful of performance constraints.

You are also:

• Someone with 2+ years of experience as a Animator in the video games industry.
• Excellent collaboration and team environment experience. You can provide structured, clear briefs and feedback to colleagues and outsourcing.
• You have an excellent understanding of Maya/MoBu and have experience with different rigs and setups.
• You put passion into everything you do and aim to improve our workflows and tools.
• An active contributor to the craft, promoting a transparent and learning culture within the team.

Good for you to know

This is a permanent position and only applicants with a portfolio will be considered. As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a work assignment.

Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match this job description we would love to hear from you and get to know you better. DICE is made up of people with different backgrounds and perspectives, so regardless of where you come from, we want you to apply if you want to become the next generation of DICErs.

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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: 34

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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.