Lead 2D Artist - ExDev

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, the Battlefield team is looking to define the future of the first-person shooter. United the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive and Ripple Effect – all powered by the Battlefield Central Technology (BCT) team – have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

At Ripple Effect, we are a studio where you can do the best work of your career. Above all, we're driven by quality - in the games we create, and in the studio we've built.

Our values: We believe every day our work should be better than it was the day before. We iterate, innovate, and support our devs as they grow in their crafts and push one another toward mastery. We believe in operating with integrity, and creating a diverse team where everyone's ideas are heard.

With studios located in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Ripple Effect has been dedicated to the Battlefield franchise since our founding as DICE LA in 2013.

We're all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

We are looking for a Lead 2D Artist - ExDev to oversee the quality and artistic consistency of externally developed 2D cosmetics. Think Player Cards, Vehicle & Weapon decals, and dog tags, items our players use to personalize their appearance on the battlefield. You will report to our Line Director, Art. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options within the Vancouver area to apply.

What you will do:

• You will distill seasonal theming creative into detailed asset briefs to guide the creation of 2D cosmetics.

• You will support external artists by teaching and troubleshooting assets through written feedback and direct conversation, helping them reach quality.

• While your main focus is on supporting external partners, you will also spend some of your time creating assets to keep your skills and workflow knowledge sharp.

• Individual ownership and responsibility is important to us. You will own your own part of the backlog, planning and delegating tasks to your external collaborators.

• As a Lead, you will also help evolve workflows and processes for external development of 2D assets & iconography while maintaining documentation about best practices.

The skills you will need:

• 3+ years of experience working on a live service game team, collaborating in some capacity with external partners.

• Experience with color theory, typography, layout, user flow, and motion design principles.

• Mastery of static asset creation tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

• Familiarity with UI/UX prototyping tools such as FIGMA, Adobe XD, Sketch or InVision.

• A history of supporting others, prioritizing nurturing talent in others instead of solving the issue for them.

• Experience managing a backlog, working with estimates and delegating tasks to others.

• Experience managing outsource or co-dev relationships

• Understand, match, and communicate art styles.

Next Steps:

Apply online with a résumé and portfolio.

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).

BASE SALARY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria)

  • $107,600 - $147,100 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, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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