Cinematic Artist, Screenshot Specialist

Electronic Arts (EA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Vancouver is seeking a Cinematic Artist – Screenshot Specialist to craft AAA-quality cinematic stills for EA Sports NHL and UFC campaigns. You will be responsible for shot composition, character posing, lighting, rendering, and post-production under the direction of your Lead.

Candidates with backgrounds in Animation, Design, Film/TV, Photography, Videography, or related fields are encouraged.

Qualifications

• In-depth cinematic language and visual storytelling.
• Experience with real-time engines or 3D workflows including scene setup and lighting.
• Lighting scenes in-engine or in 3D software; camera operation and polish.
• Knowledge of hockey and/or UFC is a plus; passion for sports games.

Responsibilities

• Craft AAA-quality cinematic stills for EA Sports NHL and UFC campaigns.
• Handle shot composition, character posing/animation, lighting, rendering, and post-production.
• Collaborate with leads and cross-functional teams to align with creative direction.
• Meet deadlines and iterate based on feedback from producers and designers.

Skills

Cinematic language

Unreal Engine proficiency

Lighting scenes

3D software knowledge

Photography/cinematography

Collaborating & feedback

Education

Photography/Film/Art/Design degree (preferred)

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Unreal Engine

Unity

Frostbite

Job description

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.

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.

Cinematic Artist – Screenshot Specialist

As a Cinematic Screenshot Specialist, you will craft best-in-class AAA-quality cinematic stills used across marketing and promotional campaigns for EA Sports NHL and UFC. You will be responsible for shot composition, character posing/animation, lighting, rendering, and post-production, delivering compelling visuals that align with the creative direction provided by your Lead. Candidates may come from backgrounds in Animation, Design, Film/TV, Photography, Videography, or related fields. Experience with game engines and a passion for sports video games is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

Key Criteria

• Strong understanding of cinematic language, visual storytelling, and camera direction.
• Proficiency in 3D content creation or real-time engine workflows (e.g., Unreal Engine), including scene setup, lighting, posing, camera operation, and polish.
• Experience lighting scenes in-engine or within 3D software (UE4/UE5, Unity, Frostbite, Maya, 3ds Max, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of Hockey and/or UFC (martial arts) staying up to date with teams, players/fighters and current events.
• Effective both independently and as part of a collaborative team; comfortable receiving and actioning feedback.
• Demonstrated passion for crafting high-end visual content. Ability to take a shot from previsualisation through final rendering on time and on brief.
• Solution-focused mindset with the ability to dive into technical details while staying aware of deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, etc.) and/or real-time engines (Unreal, Frostbite), including lighting tools, post-processing, cinematic camera systems, sequencing, and scene optimization.
• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom for color grading, retouching, and final polish.
• Understanding of DSLR photography and cinematography fundamentals, including lensing, exposure, depth of field, framing, and composition, and how to translate these principles to virtual cameras.
• Excellent eye for lighting direction, composition, visual clarity, and brand-aligned aesthetics.
• Experience posing characters using control rigs or sequencer animation tools.
• Strong grasp of dynamic lighting, global illumination, shaders, materials, and achieving high-quality results in real-time or 3D-rendered environments.

Communication Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail across visual, written, and verbal communication. Able to interpret feedback constructively and proactively solve issues impacting quality or workflow.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, leads, and cross-functional partners.
• Capable of balancing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong communication with leads and producers.

Problem-Solving & Workflow Skills

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new tools, software, and pipelines.
• Ability to set clear priorities and use broad strokes to validate ideas before refining details. Proven experience working under deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Motivated self-starter with a desire to contribute, collaborate, and continuously improve.
• Excited to explore new workflows and techniques that enhance quality and efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in sports video games and familiarity with EA SPORTS franchises, specifically UFC or NHL.
• Degree in Photography, Film, Art, Design, or a related discipline (preferred but not required). Experience in sports photography or cinematography is a bonus.
• A collaborative, driven mindset with the ability to perform well under pressure during critical production periods.
• If you are an artistic, detail-oriented creator with a passion for gaming and visual storytelling, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$77,700 - $107,900 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

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.