Location: KirklandState: WashingtonCountry: United States of America
Location: AustinState: TexasCountry: United States of America
Location: OrlandoState: FloridaCountry: United States of America
Location: EdmontonState: AlbertaCountry: Canada
Role ID 212443 Worker Type Temporary Employee Studio/Department EA Studios - Respawn Work Model 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.
Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry. You can learn more about our studio and values at respawn.com/studio.
This is a 9-month Temporary Full Time opportunity working Hybrid in Los Angeles (CA), Redwood City (CA), Kirkland (WA), Austin (TX), Orlando (FL), Vancouver (BC) or Edmonton (AB)
We're looking for a passionate Cinematic Designer to focus on cinematic integration, who will embrace our philosophy and work with design leadership, artists, code, and other departments to help us create an incredible experience for our players.
Responsibilities:
You will integrate and maintain Sequencer-driven cinematics into our levels, as well as seamless in-gameplay cinematic moments.You will troubleshoot and fix bugs related to cinematics.You will construct NPC animation states to ensure a seamless transition before and after a cinematic.You will create and edit blueprints to successfully trigger level sequences.You will capture environment meshes from Unreal Engine and export to FBX format to support Cinematic TeamsQualifications:
3+ years' experience in the games industry working as a designer, shipping at least one title.A team-player mindset, understanding the importance of collaboration, and able to communicate effectively with all disciplines and departments.A strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5. Ideally the sequencer tool and implementation workflows.Proficiency in at least one animation tool (i.e. Maya, Motion Builder, Blender)Experience with text-based scripting, visual scripting, and/or programming languagesPay 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 * British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$91,100 - $126,900 CAD * California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$101,700 - $151,900 USD * Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$96,400 - $126,400 USD
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time.
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time. In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.
About Electronic ArtsWe’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.
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