Description
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people all over the world. This is a place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are welcomed, and ideas matter. The team works together to make gaming possible.
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.
Building on an incredible 30-year foundation, we're redefining football with EA SPORTS FC - a genre-leading ecosystem of interactive experiences, bringing a global community of football fans closer to The World's Game. Together, we're taking the largest football club in the world to new heights – and this is just the beginning!
With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to fans everywhere, we invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC, and welcome everyone to the club!
As part of our EA SPORTS™ FC studio, the Technical Art Team helps push visual boundaries and experiences for our players. We invest in future technologies, shared tooling, and production workflows. We combine creativity and imagination with technical expertise. We are a diverse group that encourages team members to bring their unique perspectives and expertise to work every day.
The Technical Artist is a bridge between the artists and engineers. TAs are considered part of the Core FC development team and work closely with artists, project managers, and Software Engineers. The main areas of responsibilities include art production workflows, tools, pipelines, asset optimization/integration and shader development. TAs are expected to assume ownership over any technical issues that arise on their project and bring them to resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new and existing experiences on EA SPORTS FC
- Work closely with artists, project managers, and Software Engineers
- Assume ownership over technical issues that arise on the project
- Develop art production workflows, tools, pipelines, asset optimization/integration, and shaders
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of cinematic/games production experience
- Game engine experience in environment creation is preferred
- Effective at communicating with different audiences: artists, engineers, managers
- Extensive experience scripting/programming in Python and C#
- Knowledge of 3D art packages (Maya)
- A solutions-provider, particularly as it pertains to testing and debugging technical issues
- A Passion for Games!
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Paid time off, parental leave, free games, and more
We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. Leadership that unlocks your potential, and space to learn and experiment, give you the chance to do great work and seek out opportunities to grow.