Associate Technical Art Director

Electronic Arts (EA); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts Malaysia seeks a seasoned Technical Artist to bridge artists and engineers, driving AI-powered pipelines, tooling, and streamlined production workflows.

You will collaborate with EA creative teams to ensure asset integrity, optimize performance, and support both in-house and third-party tools. Proficiency in English and Chinese, experience with Unreal or Unity, Python scripting, and DCC apps are valued.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience as a Technical Artist.
• Minimum of 3 shipped products.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese.
• Knowledge of Generative AI tools like Copilot, 2D/3D art generation, ComfyUI, and Agentic apps.
• Understand game production pipelines and workflows.
• Familiar with Unreal 5 and Unity 3D, rendering pipelines, 3D math, and performance profiling.
• Knowledge of Python or visual scripting.
• Experience with DCC tools: Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Designer, Painter; programming bonus (C#, Python, Java, JS, SQL, shaders).
• Familiar with modeling, texturing, animation, and rigging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Explore Generative AI opportunities and build AI-based pipelines.
• Support artists using the EA pipeline, tooling, and automate where possible.
• Identify and fix inefficiencies in existing processes.
• Develop methods to improve quality and efficiency for art production.
• Create documentation for art production needs, including in-game integration and tool usage.
• Check asset technical integrity before game integration.
• Troubleshoot pipeline and file-structure issues across in-house and third-party software.
• Communicate with stakeholders, artists, and teams.

Skills

6+ years experience

3+ shipped titles

English + Chinese

Generative AI knowledge

Game production pipeline

Unreal 5 / Unity3D

Python/Visual scripting

Modeling/Texturing/Animation/Rigging

DCC tools: Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush

Programming: C#, Python, Java

Tools

Copilot

ComfyUI

Agentic apps

Unreal Engine 5

Unity 3D

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Designer

Substance Painter

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. EA Create is a collective of content production teams that partner with EA Studios game teams to deliver outstanding visuals, audio, and technology. Our teams comprise accomplished artists, engineers, technicians, designers, and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound, and experiences. We are a diverse team, creatively motivated through collaboration, culture, and craft. The Technical Art team combines creativity and imagination with technical expertise. They are the bridge between artists, engineers, and designers responsible for data design and art production workflows.

Responsibility

• Explore Generative AI opportunities and build AI-based pipelines.
• Support for artists using the EA pipeline, workflow, and tools. Develop tools to refine processes, including batching and automation.
• Look for and fix inefficiencies and problems in existing processes.
• Develop and share methods to help artists achieve the highest quality and maximum efficiency.
• Create documents for artists outlining art production needs, including in-game integration, 3rd-party and in-house tools, and art asset critiques.
• Check assets for technical integrity before integrating into the game.
• Troubleshoot technical issues inherent in maintaining a clean file structure and pipelines for both in house and 3rd party software.
• Communicate with stakeholders, artists, and our teams.

You Will Have The Following Skills

• Minimum 6 Years of work experience as a Technical Artist
• Minimum of 3 shipped Products
• English and Chinese proficiency
• Knowledge of Generative AI such as Copilot, 2D/3D art generation, ComfyUI, and Agentic applications
• Knowledge of Game Production Pipeline and Workflows
• General knowledge of Game Development Engines such as Unreal 5 and Unity 3d Knowledge of rendering pipelines, 3d math, and performance profiling
• Knowledge of Python scripting or Visual scripting
• Knowledge of DCC Tools such as Maya, Max, Zbrush, Substance Designer, and Painter Programming experience considered a bonus (C#, Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Cg/HLSL shaders), as are traditional drawing, painting, or sculpting skills.
• Familiar with the latest asset creation techniques such as Modeling, Texturing, Animation, and Rigging.

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.