Description
We are looking for a talented and experienced 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 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 with Designers and members of all disciplines cross-discipline teams to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.
- 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 for Apex Legends.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional game development experience
- A strong understanding of video game animation development
- Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya
- Examples of high fidelity first person viewmodel animation and a range of expressive personality and grounded body mechanics
- Experience working with other domains–especially Designers, Engineers and Artists
- A proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends
Compensation and Benefits The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES \ British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $77,700 - $107,900 CAD \ California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $42 - $63 USD