Senior Technical Artist - EA SPORTS FC

EA SPORTS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 141,400 - 204,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation to start

10 days of sick time per year

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

EA SPORTS is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to develop innovative processes within the game development team in Vancouver. The role demands at least 6+ years of production experience and a proficiency in game engines like Unreal.

You will work onsite three days a week, lead project domains, and communicate effectively with teams. This position offers competitive compensation, including vacation, health benefits, and more.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of games production experience.
• Background in Art, Design, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with content-related optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-game content workflows and asset optimization.
• Resolve technical issues and lead game development domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Artistic and technical skills

Experience with game engines like Unreal

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, C#)

Problem-solving mindset

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

About EA SPORTS FC

Electronic Arts creates next‑level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. EA SPORTS, one of the world's leading sports entertainment brands, brings the emotion of sports to life through award‑winning titles such as Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, NHL, NBA LIVE, and UFC. EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre‑leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to the world’s game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

Team and Location

The EA SPORTS FC Art team is a global community of content creators driven by imagination and a passion to grow the love of sports through inspiring visuals and immersive experiences. This team works onsite in the Burnaby office three days a week.

Your Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Artist (Sr. TA) develops pipelines, workflows, and technological innovations used by content creators from the FC team. Reporting to the Director of Technical Art, the Sr. TA partners with development teams to build shared and scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing in‑game content workflows and asset optimization/integration at runtime.
• Assuming ownership of technical issues and bringing them to resolution.
• Leading one or more domains in game development.

Backgrounds in Art, Design, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science are welcome, provided there is comfort working with both artistic and technical elements.

Your Qualifications

• At least 6+ years of games production experience.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal and Blueprints.
• Experience with content‑related optimization techniques in games.
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.
• Effective communication with artists, engineers, and managers.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python or C# (C++ is a bonus but not required).
• A solutions‑provider mindset, especially in testing and debugging technical issues.
• A willingness to explore the unknown and solve new problems.
• A passion for games.

Compensation And Benefits

Pay ranges for this role are based on location. For example, in British Columbia the range is $141,400 – $204,400 CAD. Pay is determined according to education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits include 3 weeks of vacation to start, 10 days of sick time per year, paid top‑up to EI/QPIP benefits for new children, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan, and potential eligibility for bonus and equity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. EA also provides workplace accommodations and considers qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.