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Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Role ID
209257
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Motive Montreal
Work Model
Hybrid

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.

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Our Motive is to develop innovative action games set in iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero. Let's say that again—iconic worlds where every player feels like the hero.

Our passion has taken us from imagining dogfighter pilots in Star Wars™: Squadrons to re-creating Isaac Clarke onboard the Ishimura in Dead Space™. Currently, we're working on two exciting projects, an original Iron Man™ action-adventure game and what's coming next for Battlefield™.

We believe in sharing our passion with our community and each other, fostering an inclusive culture, and nurturing a growth mindset. Although our approach may seem simple, it leads us to create the best work of our careers, bringing unique and immersive experiences to our players.

As a Lead Modeling Artist at EA, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual quality of our games. You will lead a team of talented artists, ensuring that our modeling efforts meet the high standards of creativity and technical excellence that our players expect. This role requires a blend of strong artistic skills, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.


Responsibilities:


  • Lead and mentor a team of modeling artists, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.

  • Evaluate and give constructive feedback on team members' work to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Work closely with the production management team to prioritize, schedule and assign the work to our internal and external team members

  • Collaborate closely with art directors, animators, and other departments to review and validate work priorities.

  • Review assets and provide feedback as required to support our quality targets

  • Develop and implement efficient workflows and processes for modeling, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

  • Stay updated with industry trends and tools, integrating innovative techniques into the team's work.


Qualifications:

  • Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a game development environment.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proven experience as a modeling artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D models.

  • Proficiency in industry-standard modeling software such as Maya, Blender, or ZBrush.

  • Bachelor's degree in Art, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with the Unreal game engine is a plus.

    • Background in both organic and hard surface modeling.



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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