Blendshape Artist

Electronic Arts is seeking a Blendshape Artist to join the EA Create team in Vancouver, British Columbia. This role involves guiding the entire creation process of character heads, working with scan data and photos to develop neutral heads and blendshapes for in-game use. The artist will collaborate with client partners, external vendors, and internal directors to ensure high-quality content across multiple EA titles like Madden, UFC, Need for Speed, Dead Space, and Battlefield.

Must Have

• Create neutral heads (model/texture)
• Create blendshapes
• Collaborate with client partners through art reviews
• Work with external vendors to maintain Blendshape quality
• Document workflows for team members
• 5+ years experience in modeling and character art
• Experience with Maya, Photoshop, and ZBrush
• Expert understanding of human anatomy, proportion, silhouette, topology, and deformation

Good to Have

• Experience with Substance Painter and Wrap
• Game Engine Experience (Commercial or Proprietary)
• Understanding of FACS
• Experience in animation

Perks & Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation per year to start
• 10 days per year of sick time
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Healthcare coverage
• Mental well-being support
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games

General Information

Role ID

211643

Worker Type

Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - EA Create

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.

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to bring outstanding visuals, audio and technology to life. Our teams consist of artists, engineers, technicians, designers and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound and experiences. We’re an inclusive team that is unified through collaboration, culture and craft.

The Rigging team creates systems to support character and vehicle animation by developing body and facial rigging systems, animation interfaces and by supporting animators with technical setup and production.

EA Create Blendshapes, the multifaceted team mostly based between Orlando, Florida and Vancouver, Canada is best known for creating amazing work in titles such as Madden, UFC, Need for Speed, Dead Space, and Battlefield to name a few; and we're looking for a Blendshape Artist to work on upcoming titles. This role will report into the Blendshape Director.

Responsibilities:

• Neutral Heads (Model / Texture)
• Blendshape creation
• Collaboration with our client partners through art reviews
• Work with external vendors to maintain Blendshape quality
• Document workflows that will be used by fellow team members

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in modeling and character art
• Experience working with Maya, Photoshop, and ZBrush
• Expert understanding of human anatomy, proportion, silhouette, topology and deformation

Bonus:

• Experience with Substance Painter and Wrap
• Game Engine Experience (Commercial or Proprietary)
• Understanding of FACS
• Experience in animation

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$91,100 - $126,900 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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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