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Character / Creature

Character Artist OnSite Remote

Character Artist – ExDev

Electronic Arts (EA) – Ripple Effect Studio

Job Summary

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. At Ripple Effect, a studio dedicated to the Battlefield franchise, we are driven by quality and creativity. We are looking for a Character Artist – ExDev to oversee the quality and artistic consistency of externally developed character assets. You will guide and assist external developers to ensure they deliver assets that match our fidelity and performance standards. This role reports to the Line Director, Art. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options within the Vancouver area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and provide feedback on externally created character cosmetics.
  • Create briefs and organize packages for external production.
  • Finalize assets by making visual and technical adjustments.
  • Participate in relevant art review meetings.
  • Create content for seasonal releases on a cyclical basis.
  • Help coordinate vendor communication to internal teams.
  • Support external art training and documentation.

Required Qualifications / Skills

  • 3+ years of experience on several game titles with a realistic art direction for characters, including working with external partners.
  • Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
  • Experience with Marvelous Designer.
  • Strong knowledge of character anatomy, proportions, and dynamic posing.
  • History of supporting others and nurturing talent rather than just solving issues.
  • Experience managing a backlog, working with estimates, and delegating tasks.
  • Experience managing outsource or co-development relationships.
  • Experience managing 3D assets at different stages of completion.

Application Process

Apply with your resume AND portfolio.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role in British Columbia (depending on location, e.g., Vancouver vs. Victoria) is $73,200 – $101,700 CAD.

Benefits include:

  • Vacation: 3 weeks per year to start.
  • 10 days per year of sick time.
  • Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary for new parents (12 weeks maternity leave, 4 weeks parental/adoption leave).
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan for regular full-time employees.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (EA) is proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, with locations around the world and opportunities across the company. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We empower employees to do great work and pursue growth opportunities through leadership, learning, and experimentation.

EA takes a holistic approach to benefits, supporting physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, including paid time off, new parent leave, free games, and more. We nurture environments where teams can bring their best every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer: EA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. EA also considers qualified applicants with criminal records and provides workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

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