PreVis Animator - Respawn's Star Wars Jedi Sequel

Requisition Number: 171192

Position Title: Animator

External Description:

ELECTRONIC ARTS - ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION

EA is a world-renowned entertainment leader, creating top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, and cross-platform digital experiences enjoyed by players all over the world.

We are looking for previz animators to help craft the story for a game within one of the most beloved franchises of all time: Star Wars.

Role Overview:

As a previs animator, you are responsible for creating dynamic, visually compelling animation sequences using scripts, storyboards, concept art and scene descriptions provided by the Cinematic Director and development team.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Cinematic Director to communicate the visual direction for in-game cinematics: blocking, cinematography, performance, etc.
• Create dynamic and compelling previz animation using a variety of tools and techniques: hand key, motion capture, etc.
• Collaborate and communicate with project animation directors, management, animators, production staff and peers
• Responsible for organizing your own work within the production schedule, managing files, and meeting deadlines
• Ensure all animations contribute to the overall direction of the game, both in the experience and the story being told
• Understand feedback, interpret notes, and deliver revisions at expected quality levels and within schedule needs

Qualifications:

• Able to convey mood and tone through blocking, performance, cinematography and animation principles
• Capable of creating animation using various performance types: human, non-human, bipedal, creature, mechanical, etc.
• Strong understanding of classic animation principles and fundamentals: staging, timing, anticipation, follow through, exaggeration, arcs, etc., as well as an intrinsic ability for storytelling
• Strong proficiency in animation packages including Maya
• MotionBuilder proficiency a plus
• Degree in Fine Arts or Computer Animation preferred

Plusses:

• Experience creating gameplay animation shots/sequences
• Production experience or demonstrated ability of working in a production game engine (e.g. Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, etc.)

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Community / Marketing Title: PreVis Animator - Respawn's Star Wars Jedi Sequel

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.は、インタラクティブ・エンターテイメント・ソフトウェアの世界的大手企業です。 EAは、インターネットに接続されたコンソール、パソコン、携帯電話、タブレットに対してゲーム、コンテンツおよびオンラインサービスを提供しています。

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Days Open: 101

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。