About the Role The Technical Artist plays a critical role in advancing how the EA SPORTS UFC team delivers world-class experiences. Reporting to the Technical Art Director, the role is responsible for helping drive quality at scale, owning runtime performance and optimisation across multiple platforms. The Technical Artist collaborates closely with rendering engineers and art leads to build, test, refine, and debug technical solutions that balance visual quality and high performance. The role requires operating at the intersection of creativity and technology, with a genuine curiosity for emerging technologies like Generative AI and Machine Learning.Key Responsibilities Drive quality at scale for the EA SPORTS UFC teamOwn runtime performance and optimisation across multiple platformsCollaborate with rendering engineers and art leads to build, test, refine, and debug technical solutionsEnsure the perfect blend of visual quality and high performanceAdvance how the team delivers world-class experiences through technical innovationRequired Experience & Qualifications At least 5+ years of games production experienceA bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related fieldEffective communication with different audiences: artists, engineers, managersProficiency in visual (e.G. Shader Graphs, Blueprints) or textual (Python, C#) scripting/programmingProficiency with graphics debuggers/profilers (PIX, Render Doc) and memory/runtime resource managementA solutions-provider approach,



especially for testing and debugging technical issuesExperience with asset optimisation challenges and techniquesWillingness to jump into the unknown and solve new problems to resolve technical challenges and limitationsExperience in utilising AI-assisted development tools (e.G. coding agents) to rapid prototype, accelerate execution and automate workflows, with the ability to critically review and validate AI-generated codeA passion for gamesComfort operating at the intersection of creativity and technologyGenuine curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies like Generative AI and Machine LearningPreferred Skills Proficiency with commercial game engines/editors like Unity/UnrealC++ programming (bonus but not required)Workplace Onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office) 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday)Advantages & Perks 3 weeks of vacation per year to start10 days of sick time per yearPaid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary for parental leave (12 weeks maternity, 4 weeks parental/adoption)Extended health, dental, and vision coverageLife insurance and disability insuranceRetirement plan for regular full-time employeesEligibility for bonus and other incentive programs (certain roles)About the Company EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment, connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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