Description
We are seeking a Technical Artist (Rigging) to join our EA SPORTS Technology team at Electronic Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This is a temporary position, expected to last 12 months, with the possibility of longer-term employment.
The successful candidate will work onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office) three days a week, Tuesday to Thursday. As a Technical Artist (Rigging), you will work under the direction of a Rigging Lead in partnership with project managers to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and to a high quality.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Skeleton creation
- Character and object skinning
- Control rigging
- Cloth/hair simulation
- Asset maintenance
- Script development
You will be expected to assume ownership of your content and resolve any technical or quality issues that arise with your assets.
To qualify for this role, you will need:
- At least 3 years of experience in cinematic or games production
- A background in rigging and skinning complex assets
- Effective communication skills for working with different audiences, including artists, engineers, and managers
- Experience scripting/programming in Python, with knowledge of C++ being a bonus
- Expertise with Autodesk Maya
- Knowledge of human anatomy and animation principles
Desirable skills include:
- Understanding of or experience with game engines (commercial or proprietary)
- Character simulation experience
- Experience with or understanding of 3D mathematics
- Experience with Houdini/procedural node graph systems
- Familiarity with motion capture (data and acquisition)
In terms of compensation and benefits, we offer:
- A salary range of $86,600 - $118,600 CAD
- A package of benefits including vacation time, sick leave, and extended health/dental/vision coverage
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.