Senior Viewmodel Animator (Apex Legends)
About The Position
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You are passionate about making games in a collaborative environment, working with a team of experienced developers to craft immersive, player-first experiences. In this role, you will help establish and realize high-quality first-person animations that bring our gameplay to life.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional game development experience
- A strong understanding of video game animation development
- Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya
- Experience with first person weapons/behaviors
- Experience working closely with other domains–especially Designers, Engineers and Artists
Responsibilities
- Deliver powerful, memorable first-person animation performances from initial blockout to final polish, with style and personality.
- Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines cross-discipline teams to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.
- Share knowledge, inspire creativity, and help elevate the quality bar.
- Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX) throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.
- Help to establish efficient pipelines and procedures across the animation teams
- Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience
Benefits
- paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
- 80 hours per year of sick time
- 16 paid company holidays per year
- 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k)
- vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
- 10 days per year of sick time
- paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
- extended health/dental/vision coverage
- retirement plan
- complimentary games
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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