💼 Full-Time Position

Rigging Focus Technical Artist Role at EA Sports

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Electronic Arts
📍 vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada
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Location
vancouver, Canada
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Posted
May 30, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Join EA Sports as a Rigging Technical Artist, where your skills will shape the future of character design and animation in gaming. This role demands creativity and technical excellence in a collaborative environment.
In this role, you'll partner with leadership and innovate game features centered on rigging and deformation. Your experience of five years or more in technical art will enable you to overcome challenges in real-time graphics. The position requires proficiency with Autodesk Maya and scripting in Python, alongside effective communication with artists and engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and enhance rigging features for games
• Tackle character deformation and simulation issues
• Support workflow prototyping and asset management
• Lead the development of scripts and tools
• Collaborate effectively with runtime engineering teams
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years in technical art/rigging
• Expertise in animation principles and human anatomy<...