Description
Electronic Arts is seeking an undergraduate Animator Co-op student to join its 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. The team is committed to advancing the field of Character Animation.
As an Animator Co-op, you will receive mentorship from a Senior Technical Animator and collaborate directly with experienced animators, engineers, and ML experts to help shape the future 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.
- Brainstorm and collaborate with engineers and UX designers to design and refine animation workflows/pipelines.
- Learn how partner game teams work across EA by assisting with tool adoption, debugging, and workflow feedback.
Requirements:
- You must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the entire internship.
- You must be enrolled in an accredited degree program and return to school for at least one semester following your internship with EA.
- You must be graduating in May 2028 or later.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plan, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.