Electronic Arts

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You are passionate about making games in a collaborative environment, working with a team of experienced developers to craft immersive, player-first experiences. In this role, you will help establish and realize high-quality first-person animations that bring our gameplay to life.

What you’ll do…

• Deliver powerful, memorable first-person animation performances from initial blockout to final polish, with style and personality.

• Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines cross-discipline teams to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.

• Share knowledge, inspire creativity, and help elevate the quality bar.

• Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX) throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.

• Help to establish efficient pipelines and procedures across the animation teams

• Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience for Apex Legends.

Ideally you have…

• 5+ years of professional game development experience

• A strong understanding of video game animation development

• Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya

• Experience with first person weapons/behaviors

• Experience working closely with other domains–especially Designers, Engineers and Artists

• A proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends