EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.

We are searching for a talented and experienced Animator to join FC Gameplay in Bucharest, Romania. Our ideal candidate is, like us, passionate about gameplay, cinematic scenes, and advancing animation in a collaborative environment with a team of veteran developers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong problem-solving mentality, have the ability to create high quality animation, maintain a sharp and continued focus on the player experience, and be fearless in the face of new technologies and tools.

Your Responsibilities:

Work closely with the director to understand the vision for gameplay and for cinematic scenes.
Curate, edit, polish, and implement motion capture data into animation sets with a keen eye for quality
Collaborate with designers to ensure animation is aligned with design for animation features
Work with technical artists/animators - providing feedback on rigs, tools, and animation
Collaborate with the animation and engineering team to solve unique animation challenges
Working with leads/director who will support the end to end pipeline ownership of capturing motion capture to the final implementation in-game

Your Qualifications:

A strong understanding of animation principles and anatomy, especially in relation to athletic movement.
Proficient in standard industry tools such as Autodesk Maya/Motionbuilder.
Highly self-motivated and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them.

Portfolio:
All submissions must include a portfolio showing personal and professional artwork.

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We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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Senior Animator - EA SPORTS FC