Associate Animator (Contract) - Maxis

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Requisition Number: 174599

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

Associate Animator (Contract)

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

Join us in driving the next revolution in games.

What's in it for you? Glad you asked!

We realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer great compensation packages and a culture that thrives off creativity and individuality.

We love to celebrate our great perks like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, of course, free video games and more!

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.

12 - Month Contract

Responsibilities:

Create expressive character animation that portrays multiple emotions.
Create content that meets technical requirements.
Perform as a 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 strong traditional animation principles (timing, spacing, squash and stretch…) and can demonstrate that knowledge.
Understanding of creative and technical challenges of video game animation.
Animation experience with FK and IK skeletal systems.
Self-Motivated towards solving creative problems.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Solid organization and efficient time management.
You proactively seek direction and clarification
Experience delivering in a fast paced and deadline-driven environment.

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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。

EEOText: EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况、退伍军人身份或其他任何受法律保护的特征等因素的影响。我们也会遵照相关法律，考虑雇佣带犯罪记录的合格申请者。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。

Days Open: 88

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。