Technical Interface Designer - EA SPORTS FC

We are seeking a Technical Interface Designer to join our EA SPORTS FC team. As a Technical Interface Designer, you will bridge the gap between artists and software engineers by combining artistic skills and experience with programming and scripting.

Responsibilities:

• Recreate authentic broadcast overlays and in-game overlays to match styles
• Learn and drive art asset conversion from legacy to new format
• Maintain best practices in code and art development
• Create UI animations and effects using proprietary game engine
• Apply proper art optimization techniques in art assets
• Quickly identify and debug art and animation-related issues
• Design and create motion demos for game front-end and HUD, and integrate them into the game
• Collaborate with engineering and art teams, explaining both art team needs and technical constraints
• Document tools and workflows on the internal Wiki
• Conduct high-fidelity rapid prototyping for UX evaluation
• Learn and support animations and UI work with legacy tech (Flash-based animations via ActionScript and timeline)

Qualifications:

• Technical skills and ability to quickly learn new proprietary production tools and workflows
• Proficient in various Object-Oriented programming languages and scripts (e.g., JavaScript, C#)
• Familiar with scripting languages like Python
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and other graphics and animation applications
• 1+ year of experience creating 3D motion graphics or interfaces with game engines such as Unreal or Unity
• Visual animation and programming skills

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Understanding of user experience principles
• Understanding of revision version control software; knowledge of Perforce is ideal
• Degree in a relevant visual art or technical subject highly desired (e.g., BSc Computer Science or Game Programming, Game Art and Design Diploma)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($86,600 - $118,600 CAD)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including vacation time, sick leave, and extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development