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Associate Technical Artist

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 163787

Position Title: Associate Technical Artist

External Description:

Technical Artist- Rigging 

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to provide outstanding visuals, audio and technology. Our teams are comprised of artists, engineers, technicians, designers and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound and experiences. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture and craft.

The Rigging team creates systems to support character and vehicle animation by developing body and facial rigging systems, animation interfaces, and by supporting animators with technical setup and production.

What a Rigging TA does at EA:

  • Design and implement complex skeletons, control rigs, secondary animation (fat, jiggle), and skin deformations
  • Design, develop, deploy, and maintain animation tools, workflows, and pipelines to improve production efficiency
  • Implement techniques and process to solve character and animation and deformation challenges as identified by department lead
  • Proactive in problem identification and developing and delivering solutions
  • Define and estimate tasks in a well-organized manner
  • Interact and collaborate with the key client stakeholders (Art, Programming, Production, etc.) 

The next great EA Rigging TA needs

  • 3+ years of technical art/rigging/animation experience with multiple shipped game titles and/or VFX/feature animation
  • Experience with Python, C# or C++ and familiarity with the Maya API (MotionBuilder API experience a plus)
  • Strong background in rigging and skinning complex character assets
  • Understanding of animation principles and human anatomy
  • Expert in standard industry tools including Maya, Houdini, and MotionBuilder in applicable areas
  • Have a proactive work ethic, capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges. Candidate must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them.
  • Document tools and processes required to educate artists on new tools or workflows.
  • Degree in visual effects or technical subject area is highly preferred.

 

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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.

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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.

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