Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.Senior Character ArtistEA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to bring outstanding visuals, audio and technology to life.EA Create CharactersEA Create Characters, based primarily in Orlando, Florida and Vancouver, Canada, is known for creating work in titles such as Battlefield, Dragon Age, Dead Space, Need for Speed, Star Wars, UFC, and FC.Role OverviewAs a Character Artist, you guide the entire creation process of characters, including working with scan data and photos to create the neutral head, blendshapes, body, and costumes for in-game use. You will use off-the-shelf tools and in-house production tools to create art across multiple teams within EA, working directly with the Lead Character Artist, Character Art Director, and Animation Director to ensure content meets the quality bar.ResponsibilitiesUse provided concept art and references to create highly detailed character and creature models.Create high poly models, UVs, in-game topology and textures to ensure high quality in-game characters that work within technical constraints.Help the team develop and push beyond current boundaries.Blendshape creation.Collaborate with client partners through art reviews.Work with external vendors to maintain quality.Document workflows used by team members.Qualifications7+ years experience in character creation for games or films.Experience working with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Wrap4D.Knowledge of Marvelous Designer.Expert understanding of human anatomy, proportion, silhouette, topology and deformation.Highly skilled at sculpting, modeling, texturing, shading characters and assets for games or films.Very strong portfolio showing high-quality characters.Keen eye for form, lighting, colors and composition.BonusGame engine experience (commercial or proprietary).Understanding of FACS.Grooming skills.Pay Transparency – North AmericaCompensation ranges are based on location and business considerations. Example:British Columbia (Vancouver or Victoria) – $114,300 to $156,200 CAD.Benefits include vacation, sick time, health/dental/vision coverage, basic life insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.Equal Employment OpportunityElectronic Arts is an equal chance 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. Employment 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 law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Character Artist - C$114,300 - C$156,200 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Electronic Arts
📍 Winnipeg