Technical Artist - EA SPORTS FC

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of vacation

Health/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Bonus and equity eligibility

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus potential

Equity

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company is seeking a Technical Artist to bridge the gap between artists and engineers. This role involves optimizing game content, managing asset integration, and solving technical challenges. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in game engine production, strong C++ skills, and a passion for gaming. This position is based onsite in Burnaby, British Columbia, and offers competitive benefits, including vacation, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in game engine production.
• Hands-on experience in in-game performance optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with artists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between artists and engineers for content optimizations.
• Resolve technical issues and manage project assets.
• Focus on asset geos, textures, shaders, and VFX simulation.

Skills

Game engine production experience

In-game performance optimization

Communication with different audiences

Creative problem solving

C++ knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

C++ language

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.

EA SPORTS is one of the world's leading sports entertainment brands, known for top-selling video game franchises, award-winning interactive technology, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected gaming experiences that bring the emotion of sports to life through industry-leading titles, including Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, NHL, NBA LIVE, and UFC.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, 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 unrivalled authenticity. With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.

The EA SPORTS FC Tech Art team is a global community of technical creators, fueled by imagination and a unified passion to grow the love of sports for players worldwide through inspiring visuals and immersive experiences. We push visual boundaries and create leading-edge content across multiple disciplines.

This team works 3 days/week onsite in our Burnaby studio.

Description & Requirements

Your Responsibilities: The Technical Artist serves as a bridge between artists and engineers. They are considered part of the art team and work closely with artists, project managers, SEs and the Technical Art team. They also act as a point of contact with the game team partners, liaising between the art and game teams. The main areas of responsibility include asset optimization, content management/integration and game development. TAs are expected to assume ownership of any technical issues that arise on their projects and resolve them. You can be from an Art, Design, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science background; however , you must demonstrate a comfort level with both art and science.

This person will focus on content optimizations ( Assets Geos, Textures, Materials, Shaders and lighting as well as VFX particles simulation) for multiple platforms.

Your Qualifications:

Ideally, at least 5 years of modern game engine production and development experience.

Hands‑on experience in in‑game performance‑related optimizations.

Hands‑on experience with content workflow in game engines.

Experience in professional programming. Being able to read and write C++ is a bonus.

A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field described in the responsibilities is desired.

Effective at communicating with different audiences: artists, engineers, and management.

A solutions provider, particularly as it pertains to testing and debugging technical issues.

A willingness to jump into the unknown and solve new problems;

A proven track record of the ability to think creatively to resolve technical challenges and limitations in a fast‑paced environment.

A Passion for Games is a plus!

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 equity.

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.