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Senior Viewmodel Animator - (Apex Legends)

Electronic Arts
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaChatsworth, California, United States of America
Posted 1 month ago
Last seen 1 month ago
Active
full-time
design
$124,100 - $182,800 USD

Job Summary

Join Electronic Arts as a Senior Viewmodel Animator for Apex Legends, where you'll bring gameplay to life with powerful first-person animations and collaborate with a passionate team to create immersive player experiences.

About this job

Electronic Arts is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. This role involves crafting immersive, player-first experiences by establishing and realizing high-quality first-person animations that bring gameplay to life in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

- Deliver powerful, memorable first-person animation performances from initial blockout to final polish, with style and personality. - Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines to ensure responsive, immersive gameplay. - Share knowledge, inspire creativity, and help elevate the quality bar. - Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX). - Help to establish efficient pipelines and procedures across the animation teams. - Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience for Apex Legends. - 5+ years of professional game development experience. - A strong understanding of video game animation development. - Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya. - Experience with first person weapons/behaviors. - Experience working closely with other domains–especially Designers, Engineers and Artists. - A proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends.

Benefits & Perks

- Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start) - Sick time (80 hours per year in US, 10 days per year in Canada) - Paid company holidays (16 per year in US) - Paid time off to bond with baby (10 weeks in US) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Disability insurance - 401(k) (US) / Retirement plan (Canada) - Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits for new parents (Canada) - Extended health/dental/vision coverage (Canada) - Eligibility for bonus and equity (for certain roles) - Holistic approach to benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness - Complimentary games

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