Animator Co-op (Summer 2027 - 8-months - Sports Tech)

Electronic Arts is seeking an undergraduate Animator Co-op student to join the EA SPORTS Tech A-Team for an 8-month internship beginning in May 2027.

The Character Animation Research Team, also known as the A-Team, is a small team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are committed to advancing the field of Character Animation.

Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with EA's proprietary game engine, the Frostbite Engine.
• Refine and polish motion capture animation to AAA game quality.
• Learn to build modern animation systems such as state machines, motion matching, and node-based programming.
• Collaborate with engineers and UX designers to design and refine animation workflows/pipelines.
• Assist with tool adoption, debugging, and workflow feedback.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Animation or a related technical discipline.
• Entry-level experience in animation.
• Experience creating high-quality character animation.
• Solid foundation in character animation principles and body mechanics.
• Familiarity with industry-standard 3D software tools such as Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Python scripting.
• Node-based programming.
• Interest in vibe-coding and using AI agents.

The internship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the team building technologies that power animation across EA. You will gain hands-on experience with these tools and systems, develop an understanding of how they are created and improved, and build valuable skills.