ViewModel Animator (Apex Legends)

We are looking for a talented and experienced Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You are passionate about making games in a collaborative environment, working with a team of experienced developers to craft immersive, player-first experiences. In this role, you will realize 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.
• Work with Designers and members of all disciplines cross-discipline teams to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.
• Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX) throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.
• Help to 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
• A 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
• A proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends

Compensation and Benefits

• The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting.
• Pay ranges: $77,700 - $107,900 CAD (British Columbia), $42 - $63 USD (California)
• Benefits include vacation, sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, and more.