The Technical Artist develops pipelines, workflows, and technology innovations used by content creators across all of EA SPORTS. As part of a central team of Technical Artists within EA SPORTS Tech, they partner with development teams to build shared and scalable solutions. The role involves developing content production tools, pipelines, asset optimization/integration, and workflows, and assumes ownership over technical issues that arise on projects. Technical Artists report to Technical Art Directors on the EA SPORTS Tech - Technical Art team.
Key Responsibilities
Develop pipelines, workflows, and technology innovations used by content creators across all of EA SPORTS
Partner with development teams to build shared and scalable solutions
Develop content production tools
Handle asset optimization and integration
Develop and maintain production workflows
Assume ownership over any technical issues that arise on projects and bring them to resolution
Required Experience & Qualifications
At least 3+ years of cinematic/games production experience
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field
Effective at communicating with different audiences: artists, engineers, managers
Proficient scripting/programming in Python or C#
Experience with 2D/3D art packages such as Maya, Photoshop, Houdini
A solutions-provider, especially as it pertains to testing and debugging technical issues
Experience with asset optimization challenges/techniques
A willingness to jump into the unknown and solve current problems to resolve technical challenges and limitations
A passion for gamesComfortable working with both art and science
Preferred Skills
C++ programming is a bonus, but is not required
Workplace
Onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office) 3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday
Advantages & Perks
3 weeks of vacation per year to start
10 days per year of sick time
Paid top-up to EI/QPIP perks up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a current child (12 weeks for maternity, 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan for regular full-time employees
Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs
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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