Animateur.trice / Animator

Overview
Electronic Arts creates next‑level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. It is a creative community where new perspectives are invited and ideas matter. EA Create is looking for an Animator to join our team for our next AAA title. The role will report to a director within the Animation team and focus on delivering high‑quality performances that reveal character personality, mood, and weight.

Responsibilities

Align quickly with the Animation Director on expectations and creative direction.

Create high‑quality hand‑keyed animation.

Create high‑quality animation based on motion capture and reference.

Convey weight, character personality, mood, and believability through realistic performances.

Demonstrate understanding of animation within a motion‑capture pipeline.

Ensure animation supports overall direction, player experience, and narrative goals.

Apply feedback to your work and deliver revisions promptly while maintaining quality standards.

Keep work and notes organized so teammates can easily follow.

Attend all meetings and reviews promptly.

Collaborate with directors, animators, production, and technical staff.

Shoot reference video when needed, based on direction and feedback from the Animation Director and Leads.

Requirements

Degree in Fine Arts or Computer Animation.

3+ years of professional animation experience.

Proficient in both facial and body animation.

Advanced working knowledge of Maya.

Working knowledge of MotionBuilder is desirable.

FACS training or knowledge of FACS‑based rigs is beneficial.

Passion for animation.

Production experience in a professional animation setting.

Ability to work onsite at the studio as part of a collaborative, in‑person team environment.

Pay & Benefits
Pay ranges for this role in North America are as follows (subject to location and individual negotiation):

British Columbia – CAD $77,700 – $107,900.

Benefits include 3 weeks vacation per year to start, 10 days of sick time, extended health/dental/vision coverage, and basic life insurance. Additional wellness programs and other benefits are provided based on local availability.

EEO & Accommodations
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. Qualified applicants with criminal records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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