Character Artist - EA Sports FC

Electronic Arts is seeking a Character Artist to join the EA SPORTS ART team, a global community of content creators covering Characters, Environments, Lighting, Project Management, Technical Art, and Visual Effects.

The Character Artist plays a crucial role in top-tier video game creation, specifically creating the cast of characters that populate the game universe. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and efficient modeller with sculpting and texturing skills, able to create outstanding content with a constantly evolving imagination.

Responsibilities:

• Create amazing character models based on scan data, photo references, or traditional 3D means
• Enrich players' experience with a cast of characters and a variety of character accessories such as full-body outfits, hair, and headgear
• Report to the project Development Manager or Development Director

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industry experience in character creation production
• High-fidelity 3D modelling and sculpting techniques, along with high-poly to low-poly surface/detail baking
• Experience in Maya, Z-Brush, and Photoshop
• Physical materials and how to replicate them in CG
• Knowledgeable of PBR texture/material workflows
• Author photo-realistic textures (Substance Painter/Designer experience is a plus)
• Experience working with content-driven game engines (e.g., Unreal, Frostbite, Unity)
• Visualise in three-dimensions and work from limited reference material/concept art
• Create game resolution topology with considerations for deformation and rigging
• Knowledgeable in the creation of cloth and clothing and how to match the character style
• Expert in high-fidelity 3D modelling/sculpting techniques, along with high-poly to low-poly surface/detail baking
• Efficient in the use of UV layout and ability to edit for highest visual payoff

Portfolio Requirements:

• Photo-real character modelling and texturing - hair, clothing, anatomy, and likeness, showing UV layout and all maps
• Concept to model experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being
• Personalised packages to meet local needs, including medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more