What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Artist II position at Electronic Arts?
At Ripple Effect, an evolution of Battlefield's DICE LA, we are building the AAA studio of tomorrow. Our Los Angeles-based game studio is dedicated to crafting community-first experiences powered by cutting-edge technology and genre-defining innovation.. We welcome artists of all levels and backgrounds to join us either in-studio or fully remote as we build the next great Battlefield experience.
Our Values: Honesty, transparency, and curiosity are of the utmost importance to us. The best artists are "forever students," and it's important that our devs grow in their crafts, discover new paths, and push one another towards mastery. We reach excellence through tireless iteration and we seek developers with diverse experiences who will enrich our studio's creativity.
The Role: As a 3D artist, you represent the foundation of our art enterprise. Along with our World Art team, you are responsible for bringing our virtual worlds to life. We are looking for an ambitious 3D artist with a passion for making the digital realm just as real as the physical. You will craft photorealistic organic and hard surface structures complete with destruction under the guidance of our 3D Art Lead. This role will report to our Art Line Manager, based in our studio in Los Angeles, California.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to create strikingly realistic hard surface and organic models with destruction.
- Create a variety of 3D models (architecture, foliage, props) from photo references and concept art.
- Develop and document pipeline & workflow enhancements to ensure 3D asset cohesion.
- Attend field trips to capture reference photography and scans (photogrammetry)
- Refine art assets and help solve performance issues.
- Collaborate with the World Art teams to bring the creative leadership's vision to life.
Skills We Look For:
- Excellent technical ability with a thorough understanding of Maya, ZBrush, Blender or similar 3D modeling software.
- Solid Houdini or procedural modeling software skills
- Deep experience working with physically based rendering pipelines.
- Passion for pushing asset fidelity and refining production techniques.
- High degree of self-motivation and initiative.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills.
Benefits
We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, and of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality.
Next Steps
As part of the application process, we may ask you to complete a practical work exercise. Apply online with a resume and portfolio/show reel.
US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.
EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.
BASE SALARY RANGES
* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
$95,450 - $141,800
* New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo):
$89,200 - $141,800
* Jersey City, NJ:
$105,250 - $141,800
* Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs):
$89,200 - $118,550
* Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane):
$89,200 - $130,750
Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also 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, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
EA 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 for 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.
Salary : $95,450 - $141,800