Animator (contract) - Maxis

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 168283

Position Title: Contingent

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Animator - Contract

Location: Redwood Shores

Term: 12 months with potential for extension or conversion

At Maxis, we excel at outrageous thinking. It's the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We're trailblazers and great storytellers. But it's not just about amazing your peers – it's about amazing yourself and our fans. Take risks. Work with dazzling minds and dare to dream big. Together, we can change the way millions play every day.

You will report into one of our studio Development Directors.

Responsibilities:

Create expressive character animation that portrays multiple emotions.
Deliver content that meets technical requirements.
Perform as a key contributor of the animation production process.
Use both Maya and proprietary art tools to implement animated characters and objects in the game.
Work with Engineering, Audio and Design to ensure animation meets technical and game play requirements.
Make sure all work is clean and organized with regards to assets within each file and file structure and storage.

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional character animation experience using Maya, Max, or equivalent.
Must exhibit traditional animation principles (timing, spacing, squash and stretch, etc…) and can demonstrate that knowledge.
Understanding of creative and technical challenges to video game animation.
Animation experience with FK and IK skeletal systems.
Follow animation guidelines from the team leads.
Ability to find creative solutions to problems independently.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Solid organization and efficient time management. Take direction and seek clarification.
You are able work with other game team leads in an organization that values deadlines.

Our Global Benefits package is not included for this particular role.

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Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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: 36

Can this position be remote?: 1

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