Requisition Number: 180720

Position Title: Environment Artist 2

External Description:

World Artist

Ripple Effect Vancouver is a game studio on a mission to build community-first experiences through innovation and boundary-breaking technology.

Our Values: Transparency, and curiosity are of the utmost importance to us. The best artists are "forever students," and it's important that our devs grow in their crafts, discover new paths, and push one another towards mastery. We reach excellence through tireless iteration and we are looking for developers with diverse experiences who will enrich our studio's creativity.

We are looking for a world artist like you to help us craft the most realistic and exciting game worlds in the industry. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options.

Responsibilities:

• Build playable worlds using real world topography data.
• Create a variety of 3D models (architecture, foliage, props) from photo references and concept art.
• Partner with designers to support game modes, player encounter needs, and narrative elements
• Conduct field trips to capture reference photography and scans (photogrammetry)
• Refine art assets and help solve performance issues.
• Maintain world art confluence pages to ensure workflows and best practices are up to date

Skills We Look For:

• Understanding of how layout, lighting and color, and affect gameplay.
• Sense of scene composition with a focus on vast, yet readable playspaces.
• Excellent technical ability with a thoughtful understanding of Maya, Blender or similar 3D modeling software.
• Experience working with physically based rendering pipelines.
• Knowledge of terrain and landscape generators such as World Machine, World Creator, or similar software.
• Experience pushing asset fidelity and refining production techniques.
• Strong planning

Next Steps

As part of the application process, we may ask you to complete a practical work exercise. Apply online with a resume and portfolio/show reel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. BASE SALARY RANGES • British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria): º $89,300 - $123,000 CAN Annually • California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento): º $103,200 - $145,600 USD Annually Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. è un'azienda di software di intrattenimento interattivo leader globale. EA offre giochi, contenuti e servizi online per console collegate ad internet, personal computer, cellulari e tablet.

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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: 274

Can this position be remote?: 0

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