About the role
Locations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Work Model
Hybrid
Worker Type
Temporary Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
Description
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.
The EA SPORTS ART team is a global community of content creators covering Characters, Environments, Lighting, Project Management, Technical Art, and Visual Effects. The team pushes visual boundaries to create leading-edge content for a broad portfolio of sports titles.
Your Responsibilities
- Create the cast of characters that populate the game universe.
- Act as a dynamic and efficient modeler with sculpting and texturing skills.
- Create character models based on scan data, photo references, or traditional 3D means.
- Enrich the player 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.
Your Qualifications
- 3+ years of industry character creation production experience.
- Experience in high-fidelity 3D modeling and sculpting techniques, along with high-poly to low-poly surface/detail baking.
- Experience in Maya, Z-Brush, and Photoshop.
- Experience with physical materials and how to replicate them in CG.
- Knowledge of PBR texture and material workflows.
- Ability to author photo-realistic textures (Substance Painter/Designer experience is a plus).
- Experience working with content-driven game engines (e.g., Unreal, Frostbite, Unity).
- Ability to visualize in three dimensions and work from limited reference material or concept art.
- Experience creating game resolution topology with considerations for deformation and rigging.
- Knowledge of the creation of cloth and clothing and how to match character style.
- Expert-level skills in high-fidelity 3D modeling and sculpting techniques, including high-poly to low-poly surface/detail baking.
- Proficiency in UV layout and ability to edit for highest visual payoff.
Portfolio Requirements
- Photo-real character modeling and texturing, including hair, clothing, anatomy, and likeness.
- Display of UV layout and all maps.
- Concept-to-model experience is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range: $77,700 - $107,900 CAD (British Columbia)
- Benefits (Canada):
- Vacation: 3 weeks per year to start
- Sick time: 10 days per year
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Additional Benefits: EA adopts a holistic approach including physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness support. Offerings may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and complimentary games.
About Electronic Arts
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 provides workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.