Gameplay Animator (Apex Legends)

Electronic Arts•Vancouver, BC

1d•$104,400 - $157,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Electronic Arts is seeking a talented and experienced Gameplay Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team at Respawn Entertainment. The role contributes to an immersive, player-first experience by creating remarkable animations and gameplay in a collaborative development environment. The Gameplay Animator creates believable animation performances for first- and third-person gameplay, from initial blocking through final polish. The work spans conceptualization—including collaborating with motion-capture talent—and realization through polished key-framing, motion editing, and in-game implementation. The animator works closely with designers and other disciplines to create responsive, immersive gameplay, communicates with production, design, art, audio, and VFX teams, and proactively assesses and improves workflows and the player experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional game development experience.
Strong understanding of video game animation development.
Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya.
Experience creating behaviors and full-body/bipedal animations, and some knowledge of first-person animation.
Understanding of motion-capture editing, including re-posing, re-timing, and enhancing mocap data.
Familiarity with camera animation and an understanding of cinematography.
Experience working closely with other domains, especially designers, engineers, and artists.
Proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends.

Nice To Haves

Strong animation talent and experience outside of games will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Deliver powerful, believable animation performances in first- and third-person gameplay, from initial blocking through final polish.
Develop and apply animation craft and content from conceptualization, including blocking and collaboration with motion-capture talent, through polished key-framing, motion editing, and game implementation.
Work closely with designers and members of other disciplines to create responsive, immersive, rewarding gameplay.
Maintain communication with relevant disciplines, including production, design, art, audio, and VFX, throughout development of areas of responsibility.
Proactively assess and evolve workflows and the player experience for Apex Legends.

Benefits

Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start in the US).
80 hours of sick time per year in the US.
16 paid company holidays per year in the US.
10 weeks of paid time off to bond with a baby in the US.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance in the US.
Life insurance and disability insurance.
401(k) for regular full-time US employees.
Vacation (3 weeks per year to start in Canada).
10 days of sick time per year in Canada.
Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child, including 12 weeks for maternity and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave in Canada.
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage in Canada.
Retirement plan for regular full-time Canadian employees.
Certain roles may be eligible for bonuses and other incentive programs.
Benefits may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more, tailored to local needs.