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Technical Artist (DCC Tools) - EA SPORTS Technology

@ Electronic Arts

Vancouver, British Columbia

3+ years experience
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Electronic Arts is hiring a Technical Artist for its EA SPORTS Tech team in Vancouver. The role builds pipelines, workflows and tools used by content creators across all EA SPORTS titles, with ownership of technical issues through to resolution. The posting requires onsite work three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday) at the Burnaby office and a pay range of $104,500 to $142,800 CAD.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop content production tools and pipelines
  • Build asset optimization and integration workflows
  • Partner with development teams on shared, scalable solutions
  • Own and resolve technical issues on projects

Requirements summary:

  • At least 3+ years of cinematic or games production experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Python or C# (C++ a bonus)
  • Experience with Maya, Photoshop, Houdini
  • Experience with asset optimization challenges
  • Strong communication with artists, engineers and managers

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SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyArt, Design, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus

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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 team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. Regardless of your role, team, or location, this is a place where everyone makes play happen. Join us.

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  • 209 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065, US
  • 4330 Sanderson Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4X1, CA
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Specialties
  • Mobile Games
  • Console Games
  • Development
  • Publishing
  • Tech
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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 team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. Regardless of your role, team, or location, this is a place where everyone makes play happen. Join us.

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IndustryEntertainment Providers
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersRedwood City, CA
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesMobile GamesConsole GamesDevelopmentPublishingTechand Interactive Entertainment
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Job description
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.

Important Note: This team works onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office). Applicants are required to work onsite 3 days, Tuesday - Thursday every week.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden® NFL and College Football®, FC® soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC®.

EA SPORTS Tech provides specialized technology teams working on modern character motion, content pipelines and workflows, machine learning, game security, dev ops, long lead feature and technology development for all EA SPORTS titles, and improves Frostbite engine workflows and solutions for all in partnership with engineers. As part of EA SPORTS Tech, the Technical Art Team helps push visual boundaries and experiences for our players. We invest in future technologies, shared tooling, and production workflows. We combine creativity and imagination with technical expertise. We are a diverse group that encourages team members to bring their unique perspectives and expertise to work every day.

Your Responsibilities

The Technical Artist (TA) develops pipelines, workflows, and technology innovations used by content creators across all of EA SPORTS. As part of a central team of Technical Artists, they partner with development teams to build shared and scalable solutions. The main areas of responsibilities include development of content production tools, pipelines, asset optimization/integration, and workflows. TAs are expected to assume ownership over any technical issues that arise on their projects and bring them to resolution.

You can be from an Art, Design, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science background; however, you must demonstrate a comfort level in working with both art and science. Technical Artists report to Technical Art Directors on the EA SPORTS Tech - Technical Art team.

Your Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of cinematic/games production experience.

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.

• Effective at communicating with different audiences: artists, engineers, managers.

• Proficient scripting/programming in Python or C#. (C++ is a bonus, but is not required).

• Experience with 2D/3D art packages such as Maya, Photoshop, Houdini.

• A solutions-provider, especially as it pertains to testing and debugging technical issues.

• Experience with asset optimization challenges/techniques.

• A willingness to jump into the unknown and solve new problems to resolve technical challenges and limitations.

• A Passion for Games!

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) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

For Canada, 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 other incentive programs.

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.

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