Technical Art Director

Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. 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. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. United the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

LET'S PUSH THINGS FORWARD

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

We're always pushing to be at the forefront of creative entertainment - blending digital art, design, and technology to push boundaries. Our collaborative culture is fueled by passion, driving innovation and making a positive difference for our players and community.

At DICE, your ideas matter. We offer an inclusive space where you can thrive, be yourself, and grow alongside a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact to the world of gaming.

We're all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

Technical Art Director
Sets the tech art direction to support the vision of the game and makes sure the team can deliver when it comes to technology, workflows and performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical consistency and quality of art content.
• Ensuring that content budgets and limits are established, tracked and enforced.
• Sets and implements process and best practices for technical quality on content production.
• Proactively identifies risks. Drives processes to avoid them, speaks up and communicates them.
• Partners with other directors and leads to deliver on project goals.
• Provide technical guides and documentation.

Qualifications

• Worked on multiple titles, most likely at least 10 years experience.
• Experienced as Tech Art Director, at least 3 years.
• Has a deep understanding of content creation, rendering and pipelines.
• Can set direction for a team of Tech Artists. This includes mentoring and coaching of several Technical Artists.
• Can work indirectly through other Directors and Leads to get results by setting requirements and priorities.
• Excellent communications skills are needed to instruct, inform and guide the whole game team towards the set goals.

Typical Tasks

• Prepare guides and presentations to the team.
• Manages Tech Artists.
• Drives innovations on paper or in software.
• Shares knowledge around technical aspects on content.
• Assesses technical problems and finds solutions in collaboration with partners.
• Research and prototype workflows and pipelines.

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. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.