Electronic Arts

**Please note for this role we want to understand through your cover letter why you are interested in working in this role, specifically what your experience with or interest in American Football is.**

As a Cinematic Screenshot Specialist, you will craft best-in-class AAA-quality cinematic stills used across marketing and promotional campaigns for Madden NFL and College Football. You will be responsible for shot composition, character posing/animation, lighting, rendering, and post-production, delivering compelling visuals that align with the creative direction provided by your Lead. Candidates may come from backgrounds in Animation, Design, Film/TV, Photography, Videography, or related fields. Experience with game engines and a passion for sports video games is a strong advantage. For this role specifically, please note that we are seeking candidates with a strong knowledge and experience in sports, whether played live or through gaming. Knowledge and interest in the game of American Football is highly preferred. This role operates on a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the Vancouver, B.C. office 3 days a week.

Key Criteria

• Strong understanding of cinematic language, visual storytelling, and camera direction.

• Proficiency in 3D content creation or real-time engine workflows (e.g., Unreal Engine), including scene setup, lighting, posing, camera operation, and polish.

• Experience lighting scenes in-engine or within 3D software (UE4/UE5, Unity, Frostbite, Maya, 3ds Max, etc.).

• Expert knowledge of American Football, staying current with teams, players, and major storylines.

• Effective both independently and as part of a collaborative team; comfortable receiving and acting on feedback.

• Demonstrated passion for crafting high-end visual content. Ability to take a shot from previsualisation through final rendering on time and on brief.

• Solution-focused mindset with the ability to dive into technical details while staying aware of deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, etc.) and/or real-time engines (Unreal, Frostbite), including lighting tools, post-processing, cinematic camera systems, sequencing, and scene optimization.

• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom for color grading, retouching, and final polish.

• Understanding of DSLR photography and cinematography fundamentals, including lensing, exposure, depth of field, framing, and composition, and how to translate these principles to virtual cameras.

• Excellent eye for lighting direction, composition, visual clarity, and brand-aligned aesthetics.

• Experience posing characters using control rigs or sequencer animation tools.

• Strong grasp of dynamic lighting, global illumination, shaders, materials, and achieving high-quality results in real-time or 3D-rendered environments.

Communication Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail across visual, written, and verbal communication.
  Able to interpret feedback constructively and proactively solve issues impacting quality or workflow.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, leads, and cross-functional partners.

• Capable of balancing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication with leads and producers.

Problem-Solving & Workflow Skills

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new tools, software, and pipelines.

• Ability to set clear priorities and use broad strokes to validate ideas before refining details.
  Proven experience working under deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.

• Motivated self-starter with a desire to contribute, collaborate, and continuously improve.

• Excited to explore new workflows and techniques that enhance quality and efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in sports video games and familiarity with EA SPORTS franchises.

• Degree in Photography, Film, Art, Design, or a related discipline (preferred but not required).

• Experience in sports photography or cinematography is a bonus.

• A collaborative, driven mindset with the ability to perform well under pressure during critical production periods.