Cinematic Animator

3 weeks ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Avature Full time

Locations: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Role ID: 208203

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department: Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. The Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. Comprised of 4 world-class studios, what's forming on the horizon is a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

DICE is a creative studio with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We believe in the power of diversity and welcome game creators from all backgrounds to collaborate with us as we unlock the potential for the future of Battlefield

As a Cinematic Animator, you will partner with a team of creative artists to help create and push the boundaries of quality for the visual storytelling in our games. You will have responsibility for animation of characters, vehicles, and cameras for production and pre-visualization, to achieve the final creative vision as set forward by your Director. A background in AAA game cinematics or film/TV VFX is ideal, but hands-on experience with a real-time game engine is preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • You will work with both Motion-Captured data as well as key-frame animation.
  • You will need to feel comfortable with character animation as well as vehicles and camera animation.
  • You will help plan and execute motion capture shoots.
  • Work on prototypes that prove how we will improve both visual quality and production efficiency.
  • Help evaluate our workflows and present suggestions on how to improve our pipeline.
  • Take an active part in elevating our cinematic storytelling through Cinematics and gameplay experiences.
  • Push the boundaries of visual storytelling through your experience with storytelling and visual excellence.

Requirements:

  • An eye for composition and cinematography.
  • An artist with a track record of delivering multiple successful projects.
  • 5+ years of experience creating world-class animation or cinematic shots, on time and on brief.
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role within a commercial environment.
    • Experience with animation for games, CG, or for live action, either in-engine or 3D-package (i.e. UE4, Unity, Frostbite, Maya, MotionBuilder, 3DS, etc.).
    • Knowledge of cinematic language and camera direction.
    • Experience with taking a shot from previs through to final result.
    • Experience with storytelling and an understanding of post-production pipelines.
  • Knowledge in using 3D packages with a preferred focus on Maya and MotionBuilder.
    • Experience working with character & camera motion capture data.
    • Knowledge of modern virtual cinematography techniques and workflows.
    • Experience with preparing and planning for mocap shoots.
  • Have technical skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.
    • Set clear priorities to complete work tasks, being able to use wide brush strokes to prove out a concept before spending time on details.
    • Work to designated deadlines & communicate progress when necessary.
    • Excited about learning new workflows and adding insight into the production processes.

About Electronic Arts

We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity 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.

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