Description
Electronic Arts creates incredible entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people globally. The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers the electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe.
As a Senior Technical Artist (TA), you will lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge pipelines, workflows, and technology innovations used by UFC content creators. You will act as a key strategic partner to development teams, driving the creation of shared, scalable, and forward-thinking solutions. Your responsibilities will extend beyond project execution to include mentorship, setting standards, and influencing technical direction.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced tools, optimising complex pipelines, and providing expert-level support and guidance to artists and other technical artists.
- Lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge pipelines, workflows, and technology innovations.
- Act as a key strategic partner to development teams, driving the creation of shared, scalable, and forward-thinking solutions.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior artists and technical artists.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of cinematic/games/technical art/pipeline production experience, with a proven track record in a technical art role on multiple shipped titles.
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and align artists, engineers, and leadership.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C#.
- Deep, production-proven expertise with multiple 2D/3D art packages (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Substance Suite) and modern game engines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being support.
- Personalised benefits to meet local needs, including medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plan, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.