Sr. Visual Effects Artist

Electronic Arts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports entertainment is seeking a talented Visual Effects Director to create stunning visual experiences. In this dynamic role, you will develop advanced visual effects, leveraging your deep understanding of physical phenomena and collaborating with diverse teams. Join a company that values creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in visual effects. With a focus on employee well-being and growth, this opportunity allows you to contribute to award-winning interactive technology and engage with a passionate community of players and fans.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

New Parent Leave

Free Games

Holistic Benefits Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating high-quality visual effects in a collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced visual effects with a deep understanding of physical phenomena.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure visual consistency across products.

Skills

Visual Effects Creation

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

3D FX Software

Compositing Software

Job description

Locations: Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Role ID: 208690

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. 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.

Job Title: Visual Effects Director

Location: Orlando / Victoria

Reports To: Sr. Director of Experience Design

*Please note: this role requires on-site work at either the Orlando, FL studio or the Victoria, BC studio. Remote work is not available.

About EA SPORTS and the Role: You will support American Football within EA SPORTS. EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling video game franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports video games.

We are seeking a highly skilled Visual Effects (VFX) Director to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the motion and mathematics that drive physical phenomena, allowing them to create sophisticated and innovative FX.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement advanced visual effects with a deep understanding of physical phenomena.
2. Utilize advanced knowledge of compositing and multiple 3D FX software packages.
3. Collaborate with senior team members across multiple studios to ensure visual consistency across products.
4. Work closely with engineers to establish and manage VFX performance budgets, ensuring compliance throughout the project.
5. Take accountability for the overall FX performance across titles.
6. Coordinate the VFX pipeline at an expert level, identifying and resolving any issues.
7. Foster open communication and collaboration across departments and studios to maintain and improve VFX workflows and pipelines, while also defining innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in creating high-quality visual effects in a collaborative environment.
2. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects.
3. Excellent communication skills to maintain effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Join us to push the boundaries of what's possible in visual effects and create stunning experiences for our audiences.

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.