Technical Artist

Requisition Number: 169320

Position Title: Technical Artist 2

External Description:

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment with over 25 years of innovation, passion, and connection of millions of players across the globe to their favorite sports, teams, and players. At the heart of EA SPORTS is the FIFA franchise. EA SPORTS FIFA is the world's #1 best-selling video game with over 200M engaged players across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and mobile.

Innovation, passion, and team-work is at the heart of everything we do. With studios in Vancouver, Bucharest, and Cologne; we are looking for the brightest talent so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.

The role

The Technical Artist will be the bridge between Artists and Engineers. Individuals in this role demonstrate a sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics. You can be from an Art, Design, Mathematics, Engineering or Science background; however you must demonstrate a comfort level in working with both art and science. Working with Programming/Technical staff the Technical Artist ensures that CG assets are easily integrated into the game engine without sacrificing artistic integrity. You will report to the Development Director of the game area/project.

Responsibilities:

• Debug content assets, pipeline, skeletons, weighting, models, and shaders
• Integrate art assets where necessary
• Write basic to intermediate level scripts and expressions within a CG package (i.e. Python, C#, Mel) to improve the efficiency of several art/pipeline workflow tasks
• Build stability management
• Assist art teams with technical guidance

Requirements:

• 3+ years games production experience
• Worked in a production team in several stages of modeling, texturing and lighting at very proficient level
• Experienced in writing Python scripts, additional scripting language experience
• Basic to intermediate level of experience working with the C# programming language
• Experience using Game Engine Editors is considered a nice to have
• C++ Knowledge is not required, but considered a nice to have

• Understanding:
• Game engine workflows, and technologies
• Compression, computer/game hardware, real-time rendering, dynamic simulation systems, image manipulation tools, command line systems, inverse and forward kinematics, shader systems, lighting, 1 or more 3D authoring packages
• Ability to visually communicate ideas effectively through use of non-computer mediums
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties
• Experience with good asset management practice

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Community / Marketing Title: Technical Artist

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.

EEOText:

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: 9

Can this position be remote?: 0

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.