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TD / Technical

Technical Animator OnSite Remote

Technical Animator – IRON MAN

Electronic Arts (EA) – Motive Studio

Job Summary

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Motive Studio develops innovative action games set in iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero. Currently working on an original Iron Man™ action-adventure game and upcoming Battlefield™ projects, Motive fosters an inclusive culture and growth mindset to create unique and immersive experiences.

Motive is seeking a Technical Animator specializing in runtime animation systems, processes, and workflows. This role involves collaborating with animation and gameplay teams, as well as other technical animators, to build and maintain animation pipelines, workflows, and runtime systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with animation and gameplay teams to understand their processes and needs.
  • Implement and support animation pipelines and content integrations.
  • Troubleshoot tools and workflow-related technical issues with the animation team.
  • Guide and tutor animation staff on project best practices.
  • Act as a subject matter liaison within the wider EA development community.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Familiarity with animation principles and the nature of animating for games.
  • Experience with advanced game engines such as Unreal, Unity, or others.
  • Experience integrating animation content into a game engine.
  • Understanding of the motion capture process and the data it produces.
  • Experience with runtime animation systems, concepts, and constraints.
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging runtime animation systems.
  • Proficient in the use of Maya for animation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
  • High standards for work quality and a desire to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to take ownership and work independently.
  • Passion for making games look and play great.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience creating or maintaining animation workflows and tools within DCC applications.
  • Experience writing scripts/tools in Python.
  • Experience creating animation rigs for games.
  • MotionBuilder experience.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (EA) has an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, with locations worldwide and diverse opportunities. EA values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. Leadership encourages potential growth, learning, and experimentation to empower employees to do great work and pursue career advancement.

EA offers a holistic benefits program focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness. Benefits include paid time off, new parent leave, free games, and more. EA fosters environments where teams can bring their best to their work.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All 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 characteristic protected by law. 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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