Technical Artist (Mocap) - EA Create

As a Technical Artist (Mocap) at Electronic Arts, you will have the opportunity to bring digital characters to life in our highly anticipated games. You will use your expertise in motion capture technology to bridge the gap between art and technology, creating seamless and realistic animations that enhance the player's experience. We are seeking a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of game development and has a strong understanding of both art and technical workflows. Join our dynamic team at EA Create and play a critical role in shaping the future of gaming.

1. Work closely with the art and animation teams to understand their vision and translate it into realistic and high-quality animations using motion capture technology.
2. Utilize your technical knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and optimize the motion capture process, ensuring efficient and accurate data capture.
3. Collaborate with other technical artists and developers to develop tools and pipelines that streamline the integration of motion capture data into the game engine.
4. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in motion capture technology and techniques, and make recommendations for incorporating them into our development process.
5. Ensure that all motion capture data is properly labeled, organized, and stored for easy access and future use.
6. Work with the animation team to refine and polish motion capture data, adding secondary animations and correcting any glitches or errors.
7. Create documentation and guides for the animation team to use when working with motion capture data, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
8. Participate in regular team meetings and provide progress updates, identifying any potential issues and offering solutions.
9. Collaborate with other departments, such as programming and design, to ensure that motion capture animations fit seamlessly into the game's technical and artistic requirements.
10. Continuously seek out ways to improve the overall quality and realism of motion capture animations in the game, going above and beyond to deliver an exceptional player experience.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Technical Artist (Mocap) - EA Create in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA, USA is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. This can vary depending on the specific job responsibilities, experience level, and the company's salary structure.

Electronic Arts Inc. is an American video game company headquartered in Redwood City, California. It is the second-largest gaming company in the Americas and Europe by revenue and market capitalization.