Respawn Entertainment is a AAA video game development studio that aspires to create new hit games that leave a lasting impact for gamers worldwide. Our work includes the critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends and Titanfall franchise. We developed the Star Wars™ action-adventure game Jedi: Fallen Order, virtual reality game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, and are continuing development for our live free-to-play game, Apex Legends.
You can learn more about our studio and values at our website.
We are looking for an Animator who will provide fresh performances through believable, compelling animation. We are looking for someone who will help us create an immersive experience through remarkable animations and gameplay.
What you’ll do...
- Create a variety of awesome animations for AI systems with a focus on combat.
- Implement animations into the project’s engine with full ownership of your work.
- Take animations from conceptualization to shipping with minimal direction if necessary.
- Work with multiple departments such as Art, Design and Code to help design and realize memorable characters.
- Have access to our motion capture facility and the opportunity to direct shoots for your work as needed.
Ideally, you also will have...
- A strong understanding of video game animation development.
- Strong keyframing ability.
- Strong understanding of body mechanics both human and creature.
- An eye for small performance moments that sell the personality of a character.
- A reel with examples of your work demonstrating the above.
- 1.5+ years experience animating.
- Good communication and a collaborative nature.
- Solid grasp of relevant software packages such as Maya and Unreal 4.
- Motion Capture cleanup experience.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, please submit your resume and reel and we will get back to you once we have reviewed.
In addition to opportunities for creative impact and professional growth which come with being a member of our team, working at Respawn has many other perks and benefits! Learn more at respawn.com/perks.
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 maternity and paternity 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.
