Temporary Employee Studio/Department Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Part of a community that connects across the globe. EA Create is currently looking for an experienced motion capture facial animator to join our animation team to partner with EA Sports and Battlefield.

You would report to a director within the Animation team and be responsible for reviewing outsourcing work, setting the quality benchmarks on motion capture retargets, and creating high-quality performances in all aspects of your work. appearance of human and animal movement as well as facial expressions. of a game is one of the most significant factors contributing to the overall success of the game. Degree in Fine Arts, Computer Animation, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 7 years of professional animation experience in a production environment.

Experience supervising outsourcing teams Experience with motion-capture workflows, including retargeting, scene assembly, and shot Advanced understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, character acting, and facial performance. Strong artistic judgment and the ability to create realistic, believable human performances. Passion for animation and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Ability to work on-site, with a hybrid option available. Review outsourcing teams’ work by providing clear direction and concise, easy-to-follow animation notes Communicate with the franchise animation directors and leads on quality and delivery Create high-quality animation using motion-capture data. character performances. Apply classical animation principles and strong knowledge of body mechanics, character acting, and facial animation.

Collaborate with the Animation Director and Leads to ensure work meets creative, technical, Record reference video based on direction and feedback from the Animation Director and Leads. Interpret feedback, complete revisions,



and deliver work at the expected quality within assigned Learn and use proprietary animation runtime and integration tools.

Support Animation

Directors by reviewing animation team work and documenting explicit, actionable animation notes in Shotgun for team members. Communicate and collaborate effectively with directors, animators, production staff, and technical teams. Body retargeting experience would be an added bonus.

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more.

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We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more.

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📌 Art / Animator (Vancouver)
🏢 Electronic Arts
📍 Vancouver