Lead Cinematic Animator
4 weeks ago
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Cinematic Animator, you will be responsible for producing intricate and high-quality character animations for in-game cinematics, ensuring alignment with both the artistic vision and technical specifications. You will work in close collaboration with directors and your Lead to deliver compelling storytelling and performance, breathing life into characters through expressive and realistic animations that meet benchmark quality standards.
A significant aspect of your role will involve mentoring junior and mid-level animators, providing them with guidance and support to cultivate a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Your technical expertise with animation tools such as Maya and Motion Builder, along with your knowledge of game engines, will enable you to effectively refine animations and troubleshoot issues.
You will collaborate with narrative, audio, VFX, and technical teams to ensure that animations enhance storytelling and meet qualitative goals. Additionally, you will assist the cinematic leadership team in planning performance capture sessions, ensuring that all assets are prepared for the shoot.
Expectations:
- You will advocate for production timelines while delivering on visual benchmarks, managing your workload to ensure timely task completion.
- Strong communication skills will be essential as you seek opportunities to mentor your team.
- Your analytical mindset will aid in identifying and resolving both technical and creative challenges to uphold the highest animation quality.
- You will thrive in a collaborative team environment and be receptive to direction.
- Close collaboration with integrators will be necessary to facilitate the implementation of animation content and to test outcomes in the game.
- Engaging in discussions about artistic and technical challenges with colleagues will provide clarity and alignment across disciplines.
- You will actively seek feedback on your work while also offering constructive feedback to others.
- As an active contributor to the craft, you will promote a culture of collaborative learning within the team.
- Your keen attention to detail and creative mindset will be vital in your role.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience as a cinematic Animator in the gaming industry.
- Proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Motion Builder, or equivalent tools.
- Expertise in performance capture refinement and keyframe animation.
- A strong grasp of character animation principles, timing, and narrative techniques.
- Familiarity with motion capture data and methodologies.
- Experience contributing to at least one AAA game, particularly in creating narrative content like cinematics or scripted events.
- An appreciation for camera language and framing is beneficial.
- A comprehensive understanding of technical workflows is essential.
- Demonstrated collaboration skills and experience in engaging with broader teams for content alignment.
- A passion for your work, with a focus on improving workflows and tools.
About Electronic Arts
Our mission is to inspire the world to play. Through innovative games, services, and technologies, we create immersive worlds filled with endless possibilities for millions of players and fans globally.
We seek collaborative and inclusive individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our culture and challenge the status quo. Our comprehensive benefits program focuses on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, supporting our employees through every stage of life. We offer extensive benefit packages, including paid time off and parental leave, along with free games and much more. Our goal is to foster a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive both professionally and personally.
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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA provides workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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