Animator

Requisition Number: 163926

Position Title: Animator 2

External Description:

Full Circle is a new studio based in Vancouver, with team members around the globe, embracing a remote-working, geo-diverse team and culture. We are all about having fun, taking chances and making great games that people want to play with their friends. Working on the next evolution of Skate, we are set to provide an experience to embrace and build upon everything that makes this franchise so special.

LIVING WORLD & NARRATIVE ANIMATOR – SKATE

This position is open to qualified individuals anywhere in the Americas where EA operates as an employer.

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We’re looking for an experienced Narrative Animator to join an experienced animation team building a contemporary vision of EA’s Skate franchise. We are looking for a candidate capable of high-quality motion editing who can also produce high-quality keyframe animation.

You will report to your lead animator, and work with the Living World team to help realize the vision set by the Design and Animation Directors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Bring life to the world through living world NPCs and quest-giver animation from a motion capture base that conforms to the style and quality benchmark set for the project.
• Craft engaging cinematics that compliment the look and feel of the game.
• Work with the Design team to establish and create animations that align with design requirements.
• Work with our Technical Animators and Animation Engineers to ensure that all NPC behaviors appear as dynamic and believable as possible in-game.
• Work with Technical Artists/Animators and Engineers to manage and solve any technical problems that arise.
• Integrate your animation content using EA’s proprietary Frostbite engine editor.
• Stand-up timelines in-engine for cinematic integration.
• Help identify problems and forging solutions.

Required Experience

• At least 3+ years of experience working on AAA console games.
• Experience in motion editing and keyframing characters to a very high standard.
• Experience with character performance principles and plussing.
• A high level of proficiency in MotionBuilder and Maya.
• Experience working with designers/engineers to brainstorm ideas to then iterate in-engine.
• Identify issues and help manage and resolve them.

Beneficial Experience

• Experience in a AAA action adventure or story-driven title.
• Experience with FACS-based facial animation.
• Experience using proprietary animation/creation tools like Unreal and Unity – working with state-graphs and timeline editors.
• An understanding of cinematography principles and camera animation.
• Experience working with project tracking software like Jira (or similar).
• A gamer with experience playing many different types of video games.
• Skateboard knowledge or experience!

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

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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: 66

Can this position be remote?: 1

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