Associate Acquisition Specialist

Electronic Arts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

New Parent Leave

Free Games

Wellness Programs

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves participating in motion capture recording sessions, operating proprietary tools, and assisting in set construction. The ideal candidate will have a background in production within the entertainment industry and be comfortable in high-pressure environments. This innovative firm values creativity and teamwork, offering a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions can make a significant impact on the creation of next-level entertainment experiences. If you're passionate about the intersection of technology and creativity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of production experience in entertainment.
• Comfortable in live production environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in motion capture recording sessions and setup.
• Operate proprietary tools and assist in set construction.
• Maintain and troubleshoot studio audio and video systems.

Skills

Production Experience

Motion Capture Knowledge

Audio/Video Production

3D Animation Software

Kinesiology

Animation

Carpentry

Stagecraft and Rigging

Education

3+ Years in Production

Tools

Motion Builder

Job description

Locations: Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Role ID: 208474

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department: Flexible Work Arrangement

Work Type: 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.

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to bring outstanding visuals, audio, and technology to life. Our teams comprise 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, unified through collaboration, culture, and craft.

The EA Create Capture team provides high-quality body motion performances for in-game, cinematic, and narrative sequences.

Reporting to the Stage Manager, the Associate Acquisition Specialist is a member of the Acquisition team - the crew that prepares and executes motion capture recording sessions.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in motion capture recording sessions including daily production prep and capture system set up.
2. Learn and operate proprietary tools related to the acquisition systems.
3. Learn proprietary art pipelines, new technology, and processes.
4. Under the guidance of the Senior Acquisition team members, participate in the construction/assembly of set pieces and props.
5. Maintain and troubleshoot the studio Audio and Video systems.
6. Participate in talent wardrobe fitting and motion capture marker application.
7. Help document workflow and pipelines.
8. Contribute to postmortems, provide feedback, and help improve motion capture processes and data output.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 3 years of production experience in a related entertainment industry: Film, TV, Video Games, VFX, Theatre.
2. Comfortable with the pressures of being on-set and working in a live production environment.

You should also have experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. General motion capture knowledge and experience.
2. Audio/Video production.
3. 3D animation software, such as Motion Builder.
4. Kinesiology.
5. Animation.
6. Carpentry or set construction.
7. Film/theatre/concert stagecraft 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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.