VFX Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The VFX Artist will be responsible for creating stunning visual effects for games and cinematic moments, collaborating closely with other teams to ensure high-quality results. They will implement, refine, and polish their work based on feedback, using EA's proprietary game engine and various 3D authoring tools. The role requires a strong understanding of real-time VFX pipelines, proficiency in creating optimized assets, and excellent communication skills. The artist will need to work well in a team and communicate effectively with other disciplines to contribute to the creation of engaging visual experiences.

Must have:

5+ years experience as a real-time VFX artist.
Strong understanding of real-time VFX pipelines.
Experience in Game Engine (Unreal Engine, Unity or Proprietary).
Proficient in crafting optimized VFX assets.
Proficient in using Houdini, Maya, EmberGen for 3D authoring.

Good to have:

Experience shipping high quality console games.
Proficiency in English.
Visual effects pipeline build experience.
Programming or scripting experience (HLSL, Python, ..etc)

Perks:

Healthcare coverage
Mental well-being support
Retirement savings
Paid time off
Family leaves
Complimentary games

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Job Details

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 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 a diverse team that is unified through collaboration, culture and craft. VFX Destruction, fires, smoke, clouds: just part of your everyday on the EA Create VFX team. We’re experienced in many engines and creation tools and even practical ways to create the desired effect. Join us as we inspire the world to play. Responsibilities

Create industry-leading and stunning visual effects for our games, cinematic moments
Partner closely with Art, Design and Animation to understand requirements and ensure VFX match the quality bar and vision for the game.
You will implement, polish, and refine your work based on feedback, concept and direction and communicate the best process and technique to the VFX team.
Create VFX assets using EA's proprietary game engine, according to the agreed design and within the constraints of the target hardware and software.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience as a real-time VFX artist in the industry
Strong understanding of real-time VFX pipeline
Experience in Game Engine (Unreal Engine, Unity or Proprietary)
Proficient in crafting high quality, optimized VFX assets for environments, characters, vehicles, gameplay and cinematics in games
Proficient in using Houdini, Maya, EmberGen for 3D authoring and fluid sim to generate source textures and models
Strong knowledge of level effects, lighting, color, form and timing
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Able to work well in a team and communicate with other disciplines

Additional skills and experience (nice to have):

Experience shipping high quality console games
Proficiency in English
Visual effects pipeline build experience
Programming or scripting experience (HLSL, Python, ..etc)

About Electronic Arts

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.