Artistic Deformation Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeTechnicalArtist Full time $180,000 - $200,000
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Artist to fill this key role in our technical art team. As a member of this team, you will work closely with Art Directors, Development Directors, Artists, and Engineers to create high-fidelity deformation content for EA Sports games.

This is an excellent opportunity to leverage common technology and implement techniques to solve character animation and deformation challenges. You will partner with leadership to implement new initiatives and mentor newer artists.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Art Directors, Development Directors, Artists, and Engineers to achieve high-fidelity deformation content for EA Sports games.
  • Refine and improve workflows to tackle technical challenges and increase efficiency.
  • Leverage common technology and implement techniques to solve character animation and deformation challenges.
  • Partner with leadership to implement new initiatives and mentor newer artists.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working in technical art/rigging/animation desired (cinematic experience also considered).
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
  • Expert knowledge designing complex skeletons, control rigs, secondary animation, and skin deformations.
  • Strong understanding of human anatomy and animation principles.
  • In-depth expertise with 3D software packages such as Maya and Houdini.
  • Experience with asset optimization challenges and real-time limitations specific to character deformation.
  • Proficient scripting/programming in Python (C++/C# a bonus).
  • Willingness to jump into the unknown and solve new problems to resolve technical challenges and limitations.
  • Experience working with content-driven game engines (e.g. Unreal, Unity, Frostbite) desired.
Benefits

We invest in future technologies, shared tooling, and production workflows. We combine creativity and imagination with technical expertise.

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.

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