EA Canada Lead Modeler!
Please apply to Requisition #12843 at www.jobs.ea.com
EA Canada is seeking a talented lead modeler for our Burnaby studio. You should have a strong understanding of one of the mainstream 3D packages, such as Maya (preferred), XSI or 3DStudio Max and have a strong proficiency with Photoshop. Your demo reel should display a variety of environments and characters with shaded and wireframe meshes and snapshots of your textures. Please only include work that you feel is your strongest. A strong 2D portfolio is optional but encouraged.
A candidate should possess excellent communication and personable skills as well as abilities as a 3D artist. You need to be able to operate effectively in a team environment, take feedback and direction from team members and provide feedback when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work from reference materials with high level of accuracy (to reference material)
- Ability to model moderate to complex 3D characters and / or environments without specific reference
- Ability to modify and create efficient and effective textures
- Should possess 3 or more years experience working in a team environment as a 3D artist
- Demonstrates ability to model moderate to complex and organic models in a timely basis.
- Should be able to model characters to a good level of finish
- Complete work while remaining faithful to Art Direction on project.
- Work within the technical limitations and remain within budgets supplied
- Assist in modeling workflows and protocols
Prerequisites:
- Should have either a degree or at least 4 years professional production experience.
- Is a leader/role model (within their craft) on a team level (does not necessarily mean “Lead Artist” or management role).
- Demonstrated History of:
-Actively supporting Art Direction
-Remaining faithful to projects’ Art Direction.
-A portfolio demonstrating the following is required:
-Drawing skills
-Excellent sense of form, weight (mass), and volume
-Good use of light and shadow
-Breadth of artistic styles
-Excellent sense of scale
-Excellent craftsmanship/level of finish
-Excellent modeling and texturing skills
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All demo submissions are reviewed and must include the following:
- Demo reels should only be submitted as DVD (QuickTime Movies preferred), or personal website. (No VHS)
- A detailed summary/shot list of what your particular contributions were and which software you used.
- Cover Letter
- Resume (Hardcopy resume included with demo submission)
- Demos no longer than 3 to 5 minutes in length.
*Please only send copies of your art as submissions will not be returned.
For Online demos, please display a single web link at the top of your resume in bold.
Mailing address:
Electronic Arts Canada
Attn: Art Recruiters - Demo Submissions
4330 Sanderson Way
Burnaby, BC
V5G 4X1
Canada
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