Cinematic Artist, Screenshot Specialist

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Vancouver is seeking a Cinematic Screenshot Specialist to craft AAA-quality visuals for EA Sports NHL and UFC marketing campaigns. You will manage shot composition, character posing, lighting, rendering, and post-production under direction from the Lead.

Candidates from Animation, Design, Film/TV, Photography, or related fields are welcome; experience with game engines and a passion for sports titles is a strong advantage. Hybrid work model supports collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to craft AAA-quality cinematic stills for marketing campaigns.
• Experience with shot composition, lighting, and post-production.
• Knowledge of sports gaming visuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create cinematic stills aligned with EA SPORTS branding.
• Set up scenes, light, render, and deliver assets on schedule.
• Collaborate with marketing leads and art directors.

Skills

Cinematic storytelling

Camera direction

Lighting in engines

Real-time engine workflows

Character posing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography/Film/Art/Design

Tools

Unreal Engine 4/5

Unity

Frostbite

Maya

3ds Max

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Role ID

216337

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Marketing

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

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

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

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.