Technical Artist (Rigging)

We are seeking a Technical Artist (Rigging) to join our EA SPORTS Technology team at Electronic Arts in Vancouver, Canada. As a Technical Artist, you will work under the direction of a Rigging Lead to ensure deliverables are achieved at quality and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Create skeletons, skin characters and objects, control rigging, simulate cloth and hair, maintain assets, and develop scripts.
• Assume ownership of content and resolve technical or quality issues with assets.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in cinematic or games production.
• Background in rigging and skinning complex assets.
• Effective communication skills for working with artists, engineers, and managers.
• Experience scripting/programming in Python; knowledge of C++ is a bonus.
• Expertise with Autodesk Maya.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and animation principles.

Great to Have:

• Understanding of or experience with game engines.
• Character simulation experience.
• Experience with 3D mathematics.
• Experience with Houdini or procedural node graph systems.
• Familiarity with motion capture data and acquisition.

Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being programs, such as medical assistance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, free games, and more.