Overview
In this Technical Artist role at Electronic Arts, you’ll bridge artists, animators and engineers to advance character pipelines and rigging systems. You’ll help shape high-fidelity characters, facial rigs, and skeletal deformations for EA SPORTS titles. The role combines tool development, pipeline improvements, and collaboration with central technology teams. You’ll work in a hybrid setup and contribute to cutting-edge, expressive character work that supports the studio’s mission to deliver standout experiences.
Pay / Benefits
- healthcare coverage
- mental well-being support
- retirement savings
- paid time off
- family leaves
- complimentary games
Responsibilities
- Develop artist-facing rigging and animation tools using Python with Maya, 3ds Max, and Motion Builder
- Improve facial animation pipelines to enhance anatomical and expressive deformation for EA SPORTS F1 characters
- Extend central EA SPORTS procedural rigging systems to build complex, high-fidelity rigs in collaboration with central technology and game-team artists
- Establish technical standards, resolve skeletal mesh issues, and improve character asset performance within project budgets
Key requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or Technical Animator in game development with at least one shipped AAA title
- Experience in Python and digital content creation applications such as 3ds Max or Maya
- Experience developing artist-facing interfaces using Qt, PySide, or similar frameworks
- Experience with character kinematics, anatomy, skeletal structures, and deformation
- adaptability
- creativity
- curiosity
- Python scripting
- Autodesk Maya
- 3ds Max
Technical Artist – Rigging and Animation – EA SPORTS F1 in Southam employer: Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters creativity and innovation. With studios in both Stockholm and Guildford, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their ideas are valued, alongside comprehensive wellness programs that support personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to shaping the future of gaming while enjoying unique perks like complimentary games and flexible work arrangements.
