About the Role This role is with the Technical Art Team within EA SPORTS Tech, which invests in future technologies, shared tooling, and production workflows for EA SPORTS titles. The team collaborates with Art Directors, Development Directors, Artists and Engineers to achieve high-fidelity deformation content for EA SPORTS games. The role involves refining workflows, implementing techniques to solve character animation and deformation challenges, partnering with leadership on new initiatives, and mentoring newer artists. This position is a 12-month contract with the possibility of longer-term employment.
Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Art Directors, Development Directors, Artists and Engineers to achieve the highest fidelity deformation content for EA SPORTS games.
Refine and improve workflows to tackle technical challenges and increase efficiency.
Leverage common technology and implement techniques to solve character animation and deformation challenges.
Partner with leadership to implement new initiatives and mentor newer artists.
Required Experience & Qualifications A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
Expert knowledge designing complex skeletons, control rigs, secondary animation (fat, jiggle, muscle sim), and skin deformations.




Strong understanding of human anatomy and animation principles.
In-depth expertise with relevant 3D software packages such as Maya and Houdini.
Experience with asset optimisation challenges and real-time limitations specific to character deformation.
Proficient scripting/programming in Python.
A willingness to jump into the unknown and solve new problems to resolve technical challenges and limitations.
A passion for games.
Preferred Skills 5+ years of games production experience working in technical art/rigging/animation (cinematic experience also considered).
Experience working with content-driven game engines (e.g. Unreal, Unity, Frostbite).
C++/C programming (a bonus).
Workplace Onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office), required 3 days per week on Tuesday to Thursday.
Advantages & Perks In Canada, benefits include vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, extended health/dental/vision coverage, and basic life insurance.
About the Company EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences.

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📌 Senior Technical Artist (Rigging) - EA SPORTS Technology (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia