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Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Role ID
208018
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Motive Montreal
Flexible Work Arrangement
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.

Motive is looking for a Senior Character Artist to help grow our team of amazing artists. Working closely with the Art Director, other artists and partners across the team, you will create high-quality, highly realistic and iconic characters to help deliver an outstanding experience to our players.

Responsabilities: 

  • You will sculpt high-resolution characters

  • Create clean game topology, UV’s and textures

  • Work with Production to manage the character art team’s daily activities

  • Work with other departments to ensure the Character art meets the game design needs

  • Help with character design

  • Work with the Art Director to enhance high visual quality of character models

  • Mentor both our character teams through feedback

  • Communicate the visual design of the characters through art specifications, style guides, and reference material

  • Help establish workflows and reference material for outsourcing

  • Provide feedback to outsourcing partners

  • You will report to the Lead Artist

Qualifications : 

  • 6 to 8 years of experience in a related field

  • Previous character experience within a game production environment

  • Experience with anatomy and fundamental art skills

  • Maya or similar 3D modeling software

  • Expert sculpting skills using ZBrush

  • Expert knowledge of PBR texture/material workflows

  • Experience with Marvelous Designer and clothing creation 

  • Real-time hair creation and high-res grooming

  • Hard surface modeling

  • Experience with Substance Painter or Mari

  • Understanding of rigging and skinning

  • Knowledge of FACS based facial blendshape creation

  • Passion for collaboration with other artists, designers, and programmers



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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.