Animator I

Electronic Arts is looking for an Animator I to join their Development Creative Services (DCS) team, which is responsible for bringing EA SPORTS' most iconic franchises to life.

As an Animator, you will create high-quality, gameplay-driven character animation and take ownership of assigned work from initial creation through final delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Create character animation using motion-capture and keyframe techniques
• Refine motion-capture data to improve weight, timing, posing, and performance
• Take ownership of assigned animation tasks and incorporate creative feedback to meet the expected quality bar
• Collaborate with partner teams and report to the Animation Lead/Director to ensure work meets artistic, gameplay, and technical requirements
• Maintain animation assets and follow established production workflows and schedules

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in 3D game animation, or an equivalent demonstrated skill level in character animation
• Experience with Autodesk MotionBuilder or Autodesk Maya for 3D character animation
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals and character motion
• 2 or more years of experience working with motion-capture data
• Familiarity with game engines and animation implementation
• Fluent in English, written and verbal