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Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Role ID
215383
Worker Type
Temporary Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - EA Create
Work Model
On Site

Description & Requirements

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 Create Capture is a highly engaged content creation team within EA Studios. Our content is

generated through multiple services which encompass motion capture, performance capture,

3D head scanning and body scanning for videogame titles developed by Electronic Arts (EA).

We are adventurous and creative. We are courageous and we take chances. We are excited by

pioneers who cut new paths and take on challenges with determination. We are a diverse team,

unified through collaboration, culture and craft. We look for the best in everyone.

The EA Create Capture team provides high-quality body and facial motion performances and

character scanning for in-game, cinematic and narrative sequences. Our Vancouver-based

Motion Capture Studio serves the motion capture and scanning needs for all of EA's game

development teams worldwide.

Role overview:

Reporting to the Studio Manager, the Production Assistant supports EA Create Capture

services with fast and organized production planning and resource coordination for Motion

Capture sessions.

You have live production on-set experience with knowledge of entertainment industry practices

and protocols. You will support a team of project managers, Mocap Leads, and the Studio

Manager to accomplish recording activity for game development teams.

This is a 12-month contract, based onsite at the EA Vancouver studio.

Your Qualities:

You're a people-person; organized and flexible, with a desire to get things right. You excel in a

creative environment and enjoy working within a team.

Administrative Role and Responsibilities:

● Provide support within the Create Capture team, with a specific focus on the Vancouver

studio team.

● Create and distribute production paperwork, like Call Sheets, Production Summaries,

Timesheets, Insurance Forms, Shotlists, and Schedules.

● Coordinate on-site and virtual meetings between the Create Capture teams within the

Production Assistant remit.

● Coordinate catering requests for shoots and team lunches.

● Reconcile PCard statements and create PO’s.

● Acquire vendor estimates and invoices.

● Help maintain the office environment and studio inventory.

● Help track project expenditures and budgets.

● Organize events for local Capture/Create celebrations and team activities.

● Book crew travel for on-location shoots.

Shoot Day Role and Responsibilities:

● Ensure the Capture Lounge and Green Room are prepared and maintained throughout

the shoot day (e.g. ensuring crafty is stocked up, disposing of documents securely).

● Greet visitors as they arrive on-site and provide additional support to them.

● Manage shoot communication channels between on-set and remote crew.

● Receive and distribute catering orders.

● Ensure any shoot day specific paperwork is completed (e.g. Performer timesheets).

Requirements:

● You have 1+ year professional experience working on a live production set alongside

performers and crew.

● You have 3+ years experience in an administrative or production office environment

found in film, TV, VFX or video games.

● You have a University Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

● You are proficient in standard software tools and can use custom software such as

Monday.com, Shotgrid, and iExpense.


Pay Transparency - North America

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
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$64,800 - $85,400 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
 In Canada, 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.



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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.
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