Description
Electronic Arts is seeking an experienced motion capture facial animator to join its animation team, partnering with EA Sports and Battlefield. As part of EA Create, you will work with a collaborative group with team members worldwide and have your work seen by millions.
You will report to a director within the Animation team, reviewing outsourcing work, setting quality benchmarks on motion capture retargets, and creating high-quality performances. You should have knowledge of human and animal movement, facial expressions, and be able to reveal attitude, emotions, and mood through character movement and behaviour.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing outsourcing teams' work and providing clear direction and concise animation notes
- Communicating with franchise animation directors and leads on quality and delivery expectations
- Creating high-quality animation using motion-capture data
- Animating convincing weight, personality, mood, and emotion through realistic or stylized character performances
- Applying classical animation principles and strong knowledge of body mechanics, character acting, and facial animation
Requirements:
- Degree in Fine Arts, Computer Animation, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of professional animation experience in a production environment
- Expert proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder
- Expert proficiency in FACS-based facial rigs
- Experience supervising outsourcing teams
- Experience with motion-capture workflows, including retargeting, scene assembly, and shot creation for production
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing support
- Opportunities for growth and development
Electronic Arts offers equal opportunities, valuing diversity and inclusion. The company accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities and considers applications from those with criminal records, where permitted by law.