Description
Electronic Arts' Character Animation Research Team, known as the A-Team, is seeking an undergraduate Animator Co-op student to join their EA SPORTS Tech A-Team for an 8-month internship beginning in May 2027.
The A-Team is committed to advancing the field of Character Animation, with a vision of creating video game characters that not only look believable but also move convincingly. Their technology is used across multiple EA games, including FC, Madden, NHL, skate, Battlefront, Dragon Age, and more.
As an Animator Co-op, you will receive mentorship from a Senior Technical Animator and collaborate with experienced animators, engineers, and ML experts to shape the future of character animation. Unlike a traditional game team animation role, this internship offers the opportunity to work directly with the team building technologies that power animation across EA.
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 for partner game teams.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Animation or a related technical discipline.
- Entry-level experience; prior internship, coursework, or personal projects 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 with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Python scripting.
- Node-based programming.
- Interest in vibe-coding and using AI agents in their work.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a holistic approach to employee benefits, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being. Programs are designed to respond to local needs and may include medical coverage, mental wellness support, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, free games, and more.