Animateur.trice / Animator

Locations

• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Orlando, Florida, United States of America
• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Role Detail

Electronic Arts is seeking an Animator to join their team in assisting on their next AAA title. The position is available in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Role ID

213824

Worker Type

Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - EA Create

Work Model

Hybrid

Role Requirements

• Degree in Fine Arts or Computer Animation
• 3+ years of professional animation experience
• Proficient in both facial and body animation
• Advanced working knowledge of Maya
• Working knowledge of MotionBuilder is desirable
• FACS training or knowledge of FACS-based rigs is beneficial
• Passion for animation
• Production experience in a professional animation setting
• Ability to work onsite at the studio as part of a collaborative, in-person team environment

Role Expectations

• Quickly align with the Animation Director on expectations and creative direction
• Create high-quality hand-keyed animation
• Create high-quality animation based on motion capture and reference
• Convey weight, character personality, mood, and believability through realistic performances
• Demonstrate understanding of animation within a motion capture pipeline
• Ensure animation supports overall direction, player experience, and narrative goals
• Apply feedback to your work and deliver revisions promptly while maintaining quality standards
• Keep work and notes organized so teammates can easily follow
• Prompt attendance at all meetings and reviews
• Collaborate with directors, animators, production, and technical staff
• Shoot reference video when needed, based on direction and feedback from the Animation Director and Leads

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria)
*$77,700 - $107,900 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

About Electronic Arts

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