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.
Finding great talent and supporting our studios to be the best place for people to make a difference is central to our philosophy. This is the principle behind our newly formed Seattle Studio focusing on open-world action-adventure games and pioneering next-generation emergent storytelling. Join us to pursue your passion to build unique, groundbreaking and inclusive games that empower players to create incredible stories of heroic adventure. Become a foundational part of respectful and diverse team as we are looking for an Animation Director to join our team.
We're looking for an experienced core gameplay Animator to join us in building a AAA open world action RPG with an emphasis on procedural narratives. We are looking for a candidate capable of motion editing and prototyping, who can also produce high-quality keyframe animation.
You will report to the Technical Art Director, and work as part of the core gameplay team. You'll use prototypes and real-time visualizations to help realize the vision set by the Design and Art Directors.
Responsibilities
- You will implement and polish full movement and combat sets for a third person action game.
- Technical Artists/Animators and Engineers will work with you to manage and solve any technical problems that arise.
- You'll work with the Design team to establish and create animations that align with design requirements.
- Using Epic's Unreal Engine, you will prototype and implement both movement and combat features.
Requirements
- At least 6+ years of experience working on AAA console games.
- Experience in motion editing and keyframing characters to a very high standard.
- Experience working with designers/engineers to brainstorm ideas to then iterate in-engine.
- Experience with modern combat and movement systems.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't match every qualification listed above. Let us know why this role appeals to you, why you will be great, what unique perspectives you'll bring, and which requirements will challenge you to grow.
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!
About EA At Electronic Arts, 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 know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free video games and so much more! 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. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
