Gameplay Animator - EA Sports FC

Supports the development of current and next generation gameplay animation, utilising Motion Matching, Machine Learning, and in-engine techniques such as state machines, blueprints, and database setup. It sits within FC Gameplay and works in a collaborative environment with veteran developers, designers, technical artists, animators, and engineers. The position focuses on creating high-quality animation, solving unique animation challenges, and maintaining a sharp focus on the player experience.

• Support the development of current and next generation gameplay animation utilising Motion Matching, Machine Learning, and in-engine techniques such as state machines, blueprints, and database setup.
• Work closely with the director to understand the vision for gameplay.
• Curate, edit, polish, and implement motion capture data into animation sets with a keen eye for quality.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure animation is aligned with design goals for animation features.
• Work with technical artists and animators, providing feedback on rigs, tools, and animation.
• Collaborate with the animation and engineering team to solve unique animation challenges.
• Work with leads and the director to support end-to-end pipeline ownership, from capturing motion capture and building animation data to final implementation in-game.

• Strong understanding of animation principles and anatomy, especially in relation to athletic movement.
• Proficiency in standard industry tools such as Autodesk Maya/Motionbuilder.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and resolve them.
• Strong problem-solving mentality.
• Ability to create high quality animation.
• Sharp and continued focus on the player experience.
• Fearless in the face of new technologies and tools.
• Passion for gameplay and advancing animation in a collaborative environment with a team of veteran developers.

• Passion for games and sports.

• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and long-term cash programmes.

• Vacation: 3 weeks per year to start
• 10 days per year of paid sick time
• Company top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement benefits to regular full-time employees

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. Building on an incredible 30-year foundation, EA SPORTS FC is a genre-leading ecosystem of interactive experiences that brings a global community of football fans closer to The World's Game.