Tools Developer (Technical Artist)

Requisition Number: 169466

Position Title: Technical Artist 2

External Description:

Tools Developer (Technical Artist) 

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to provide outstanding visuals, audio and technology. Our teams comprise artists, engineers, technicians, designers and development directors. We combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating unique content and experiences. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture and craft. 

The EA Create Tools and Technology Team is looking for accomplished people to help us fulfil our mission of providing creative tools and workflows that allow EA to lead the industry in content quality. Our group strives to build an ecosystem of efficient, adaptable modular components to trends and allow for quick iteration of any artistic idea into reality. 

The Challenge Ahead 

The EA Create Tools and Technology team partners with several groups spanning all aspects of asset creation with whom we collaborate to bring art for modern games to life. As a Tools Developer (Technical Artist) on the team, you will develop pipelines and tools, debug, automate processes, work on complex problems with other technical artists and engineers, overall developing workflows to improve quality and operations. You will report to a team Development Director. 

Day to day you will: 

• Gather user requirements, design, debug, test and maintain quality and reusable code. 
• Work with customers (i.e., technical artists and artists) to create pipelines, tools, and automation processes for getting content from its source through curation and the asset management system. 
• Think creatively to resolve technical challenges and limitations, contributing to the developer community 

You are/have: 

• 5+ year's professional experience. 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent training 
• Experience in Python and MEL 
• Experience working applications such as Maya, Houdini and Photoshop 
• Experience working Rigging Dev, Animation or both for Tool Development 

Bonus if you have: 

• Experience in C#, Java and .NET 
• Knowledge of Agile (Scrum) development methodologies 
• Experience with in-house proprietary tools and software
• Experience working with CFX
• USD Experience 

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Days Open: 26

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.