Viewmodel Animator (Apex Legends)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team at Respawn, a studio within Electronic Arts. As a Viewmodel Animator, you will be responsible for creating 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.
• Collaborate with designers and members of all disciplines to ensure responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.
• Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.
• Help 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.
• 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.
• Proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $77,700 - $107,900 CAD (British Columbia) or $42 - $63 USD (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, sick time, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plan.