Senior Technical Animator

5 days ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Avature Full time

**Overview:**

We're Electronic Arts, a world leader in digital interactive entertainment. Our mission is to ignite the emotions of every player around the world through amazing games that combine artistry, technology, and innovation.

**Job Description:**

We're looking for a talented Senior Technical Animator to join our EA Sports FC team. You will be responsible for designing and developing next-generation animation utilizing both Motion Matching and Machine Learning initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Curate, edit, and implement motion capture data into animation sets to push the limits of our new technologies in Motion Matching and Machine Learning.
  • Work closely with engineers to develop new animation solutions across Gameplay.
  • Help design cutting-edge animation tools/pipelines for animators and designers in the animation space.
  • Provide feedback and collaborate on R&D projects in other focus areas, including procedural runtime systems.
  • Review the animation results generated by AI models, and provide feedback for areas of improvement.

**Requirements:**

  • Proven experience as a Technical Animation expert showcased with state machines, motion matching and procedural solutions in released products.
  • A strong understanding of animation principles and anatomy.
  • Experience with managing animation pipelines and workflows.
  • Experience with motion capture and retargeting.
  • Proficient in standard industry tools such as Autodesk Maya/Motionbuilder.
  • Experience working closely with other domains - especially Designers, Engineers and Artists.
  • Highly self-motivated and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them.

**Benefits:**

As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Three weeks paid vacation per year to start.
  • Ten days paid sick time per year.
  • Paid parental leave, including 12 weeks for maternity and four weeks for adoption or surrogacy leave.
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan.


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