Electronic Arts

Job Title: Visual Effects Director
Location: Orlando / Victoria
Reports To: Sr. Director of Experience Design

*Please note: this role requires on-site work at either the Orlando, FL studio or the Victoria, BC studio. Remote work is not available. 

About EA SPORTS and the Role:
You will support American Football within EA SPORTS. EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling video game franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports video games.

We are seeking a highly skilled Visual Effects (VFX) Director to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the motion and mathematics that drive physical phenomena, allowing them to create sophisticated and innovative FX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced visual effects with a deep understanding of physical phenomena.

• Utilize advanced knowledge of compositing and multiple 3D FX software packages.

• Collaborate with senior team members across multiple studios to ensure visual consistency across products.

• Work closely with engineers to establish and manage VFX performance budgets, ensuring compliance throughout the project.

• Take accountability for the overall FX performance across titles.

• Coordinate the VFX pipeline at an expert level, identifying and resolving any issues.

• Foster open communication and collaboration across departments and studios to maintain and improve VFX workflows and pipelines, while also defining innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creating high-quality visual effects in a collaborative environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects.

• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Join us to push the boundaries of what's possible in visual effects and create stunning experiences for our audiences.