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Electronic Arts

Animator (Apex Legends)

Electronic Arts
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hybrid senior regular Los Angeles, California

First indexed 23 Sept 2026

Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You are passionate about making games in a collaborative environment, working with a team of experienced developers to craft immersive, player-first experiences. In this role, you will help establish and realize high-quality first-person animations that bring our gameplay to life.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver powerful, memorable first-person animation performances from initial blockout to final polish, with style and personality.
  • Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines cross-discipline teams to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.
  • Share knowledge, inspire creativity, and help elevate the quality bar.
  • Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX) throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.
  • Help to establish efficient pipelines and procedures across the animation teams.
  • Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional game development experience.
  • A strong understanding of video game animation development.
  • Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya.
  • Experience with first-person weapons/behaviors.
  • Experience working closely with other domains – especially Designers, Engineers, and Artists.

Benefits: Electronic Arts adopts a holistic approach to its benefit programs, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being to support a balanced life. Packages are customized to meet local needs and may include medical assistance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.ea.com/ro_RO/careers/JobDetail/Senior-Viewmodel-Animator-Apex-Legends/215700