Character Artist (Apex Legends)

Requisition Number: 165958

Position Title: Character Artist 2

External Description:

We are looking for an accomplished and experienced Character Artist to join an established, experienced team of developers working on a AAA first person shooter in development at EA Vancouver. This is an opportunity to join a veteran team and help create the vision and execution of a compelling, immersive experience. 

What a Character Artist does at EA: 

The character artist is an essential role in video game creation. You will create the cast of characters to populate the rich universe of the AAA action title. A character artist is a dynamic and efficient modeler with sculpting and texturing skills – able to create outstanding content along with an imagination that is always in motion. Someone who can create amazing models based on 2D concept art or 3D concept models. 

The next great Character Artist also has: 

• 3+ years of experience in video games. Film and television experience would also be considered. 
• Production experience with character creation 
• Excellent creature and human anatomical understanding. 
• Sculpting, texturing and game-ready asset creation abilities. 
• Experience with PBR materials and shaders. 
• An understanding of clothing and cloth materials. . 
• Knowledge of high fidelity modeling techniques, along with high-poly to low-poly surface/detail baking 
• Expert knowledge of Maya, Max, Modo, or similar 3D modeling software 
• Knowledge of PBR texture/material workflows 
• Experience working with content-driven game engines (e.g. Unreal, Frostbite, Unity) is an advantage 
• Visualize in three dimensions and work from limited reference material/concept art 
• Have a sense of ‘story’ and character in a game asset – taking into account age, weathering and context
• Sense of proportion and composition with a eye for surface, colour, and detail 
• Experience in cloth simulation is a desired skillset 
• Experience in hard surface modeling is a benefit 

Portfolio Requirements: 

• Character modeling and texturing 
• UV layout and all the maps used 
• Assets surfaced using 3D paint software, e.g. Substance Painter / Mari 
• Examples to demonstrate understanding of physically based material properties 
• Stylized assets are a plus 

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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。

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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: 173

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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