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. 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. After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining, interactive football experiences with the world’s biggest football entertainment platform, EA SPORTS FIFA, we are soon beginning an exciting new era. EA SPORTS FC will become the future of football from EA SPORTS – as we strive to take global football experiences to new heights, on behalf of football fans everywhere. With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to a global community of fans, we invite you to join us and pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS! As an Assistant Game Designer on FC, you will report to a Game Design Lead and work within the design team to bring new features to market, complete tuning and balancing tasks, and create new content for the game. Your Responsibilities Use visual scripting to create skill games and training lessons in FC. Develop skill games from concept phase, through to prototyping, and to a releasable version. Create designs that meet the vision for the product including new ways to play the game. Communicate game design rationale with members of the team. Evolve design decisions based on regular playtesting and audience feedback. Receive and provide critiques in a constructive manner with suggestions and solutions for improvement. Your Qualifications Ability to understand and manipulate basic coding andscripting. Strong knowledge of soccer and the EA SPORTS FC video game. Ability to solve complex issues with creative solutions. Can execute on projects quickly, on time, and at the expected level of quality. Excellent writing and communication skills COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES $55,800 - $74,300 CAD In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and after 3 months of service - extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar Toronto is on the lookout for an experienced and talented Senior Animator who possess a passion for in-game animation. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. WHAT WE DO We create open world gameplay mechanics that are used to make immersive experiences. We work as a global animation team to collaborate on player experiences. We use our onsite motion capture facilities to prototype new systems, directing talent and fine-tuning the results with code and design. We participate in multi-discipline gameplay reviews, ensuring animation data is responsive and implemented with a strong consideration of technical and gameplay constraints. Successful applicants would be working in a dedicated feature such as locomotion, traversal, combat, weapons, creatures or vehicles. Each of our teams work with dedicated pipelines and tools to create engaging open world mechanics. RESPONSIBILITIES Create stunning animations that are both fluid and responsive. Work closely with programmers to create core mechanics and immersive experiences. Implement, troubleshoot and debug animation systems. Proactively work to improve our animation pipelines. QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years as an Animator within gaming or similar industry. Proven track record in at least 2 shipped titles (preferably AAA). Outstanding demo reel (preferably demonstrating biped gameplay animations, in-game and in real time). SKILLS Positive, solution-oriented individual, with deep-rooted interest in video games, and game development. Exceptional skill in animating the human figure to create realistic character animations. Strong understanding of development issues in getting animations into a game. Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation. Comfortable working in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraints. Ability to bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers. PLUSES Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.). Advanced knowledge of MotionBuilder and motion capture. Professional experience developing third person action games. Practical knowledge of state machines, motion trees, and cutting-edge animation technology. HOW TO APPLY Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process. Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles. Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar. If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category. The best jobs, news and all things creative, delivered to your inbox #J-18808-Ljbffr
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar Toronto is on the lookout for talented Animators who possess a passion for in-game animation. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. WHAT WE DO We create open world gameplay mechanics that are used to make immersive experiences. We work as a global animation team to collaborate on player experiences. We use our onsite motion capture facilities to prototype new systems, directing talent and fine-tuning the results with code and design. We participate in multi-discipline gameplay reviews, ensuring animation data is responsive and implemented with a strong consideration of technical and gameplay constraints. Successful applicants would be working in a dedicated feature such as locomotion, traversal, combat, weapons, creatures or vehicles. Each of our teams work with dedicated pipelines and tools to create engaging open world mechanics. RESPONSIBILITIES Create stunning animations that are both fluid and responsive. Work closely with programmers to create core mechanics and immersive experiences. Implement, troubleshoot and debug animation systems. Proactively work to improve our animation pipelines. QUALIFICATIONS Senior-level candidates are suggested to have 5+ years as an Animator within gaming or similar industry. Proven track record in at least 2 shipped titles (preferably AAA). Outstanding demo reel (preferably demonstrating biped gameplay animations, in-game and in real time). SKILLS Positive, solution-orientated individual, with deep-rooted interest in video games, and game development. Exceptional skill in animating the human figure to create realistic character animations. Strong understanding of development issues in getting animations into a game. Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation. Comfortable working in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraints. Ability to bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers. PLUSES Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.). Advanced knowledge of MotionBuilder and motion capture. Professional experience developing third person action games. Practical knowledge of state machines, motion trees, and cutting-edge animation technology. HOW TO APPLY Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process. Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles. Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar. If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category. The best jobs, news and all things creative, delivered to your inbox #J-18808-Ljbffr
