3D Gameplay Character Animator (MoCap)

Electronic Arts Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts Malaysia is seeking an Animator to join our Development Creative Services (DCS) team for EA SPORTS, delivering high-quality, gameplay-driven character animation from capture to final delivery.

You will work with animation leads, refine motion-capture data, and ensure assets meet artistic and technical requirements. Fluency in English is required; 3–5 years of professional 3D game animation experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in 3D game animation.
• Experience with MotionBuilder or Maya for 3D character animation.
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals and character motion.
• 2 or more years of experience working with motion-capture data.
• Familiarity with game engines and animation implementation.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create character animation using motion-capture and keyframe techniques.
• Refine motion-capture data to improve weight, timing, posing, and performance.
• Take ownership of assigned animation tasks and incorporate creative feedback to meet the expected quality bar.
• Collaborate with partner teams and report to the Animation Lead/Director to ensure work meets artistic, gameplay, and technical requirements.
• Maintain animation assets and follow established production workflows and schedules.

Skills

3D game animation

Motion capture data

Animation fundamentals

Game engines

English fluency

Tools

Autodesk MotionBuilder

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Electronic Arts Malaysia is seeking an Animator to join our Development Creative Services (DCS) team for EA SPORTS, delivering high-quality, gameplay-driven character animation from capture to final delivery.

You will work with animation leads, refine motion-capture data, and ensure assets meet artistic and technical requirements. Fluency in English is required; 3–5 years of professional 3D game animation experience is expected.