Technical Artist (Rigging)

We are seeking a Technical Artist (Rigging) to join our EA SPORTS Technology team at Electronic Arts in Vancouver. As a Technical Artist, you will work under the direction of a Rigging Lead to ensure deliverables are achieved at quality and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Create skeletons, skin characters and objects, control rigging, cloth/hair simulation, asset maintenance, and script development
• Assume ownership of content and resolve technical or quality issues with assets

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of cinematic or games production experience
• Background in rigging and skinning complex assets
• Effective communication skills with artists, engineers, and managers
• Experience scripting/programming in Python, knowledge of C++ a bonus
• Expertise with Autodesk Maya
• Knowledge of human anatomy and animation principles

Great to Have:

• Understanding of game engines
• Character simulation experience
• Experience with 3D mathematics
• Experience with Houdini/procedural node graph systems
• Familiarity with motion capture

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and social wellbeing
• Paid and family leaves, free games, and more