BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:Linklings LLC
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:19700308T020000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:19701101T020000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260417T190002Z
LOCATION:West Building\, Exhibit Hall C
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T090000
UID:siggraph_SIGGRAPH 2025_sess618_job_110@linklings.com
SUMMARY:Senior Technical Artist (Rigging) - EA SPORTS Technology
DESCRIPTION:EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in
  the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interacti
 ve technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SP
 ORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport throug
 h industry-leading sports video games, including Madden® NFL and College F
 ootball®, FC® soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC®.\n\nEA SPORTS Tech p
 rovides specialized technology teams working on modern character motion, c
 ontent pipelines and workflows, machine learning, game security, dev ops, 
 long lead feature and technology development for all EA SPORTS titles, and
  improves Frostbite engine workflows and solutions for all in partnership 
 with engineers. As part of EA SPORTS Tech, the Technical Art Team helps pu
 sh visual boundaries and experiences for our players. We invest in future 
 technologies, shared tooling, and production workflows. We combine creativ
 ity and imagination with technical expertise. We are a diverse group that 
 encourages team members to bring their unique perspectives and expertise t
 o work every day.\n\nThis is a 12-month contract to begin with, with the p
 ossibility of long term employment. This team works hybrid 3 days/onsite (
 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) at EA Vancouver.  \n\nResponsibilities:\nCo
 llaborate with Art Directors, Development Directors, Artists and Engineers
  to achieve the highest fidelity deformation content for EA Sports games.\
 nRefine and improve workflows to tackle technical challenges and increase 
 efficiency.\nLeverage common technology and implement techniques to solve 
 character animation and deformation challenges.\nPartner with leadership t
 o implement new initiatives and mentor newer artists.\n\nQualifications:\n
 - 5+ years of games production experience working in technical art/rigging
 /animation desired (cinematic experience also considered).\n- A bachelor's
  degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.\n- Expert knowledge
  designing complex skeletons, control rigs, secondary animation (fat, jigg
 le, muscle sim), and skin deformations.\n- Strong understanding of human a
 natomy and animation principles.\nIn depth expertise with relevant 3D soft
 ware packages such as Maya and Houdini.\nExperience with asset optimizatio
 n challenges and real-time limitations specific to character deformation.\
 nProficient scripting/programming in Python (C++/C# a bonus).\nA willingne
 ss to jump into the unknown and solve new problems to resolve technical ch
 allenges and limitations.\nExperience in working with content-driven game 
 engines (e.g. Unreal, Unity, Frostbite) desired.\nA Passion for Games!\n\n
 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nThe ranges listed below are what EA in good fai
 th 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 a
 dvise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined
  based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. educat
 ion, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic locati
 on, or business needs). \n\nPAY RANGES\n* British Columbia (depending on l
 ocation e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) * $115,100 - $161,200 CAD\n In Britis
 h Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per
  year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental
 /vision coverage and basic life insurance.\n\n
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR