Senior Facial Animator Motion Capture

Motion-capture facial animation at EA Create calls for Maya expertise, FACS facial rigs, and realistic character performance. Work on-site, with a hybrid option available.
As an experienced animator, you will partner with EA Sports and Battlefield while supporting work connected to Bio Ware, Respawn, and Maxis. You will report to an Animation Director and help establish quality across production. The role combines facial performance, body mechanics, character acting, and outsourcing supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Review outsourcing work and provide concise animation notes
Set quality benchmarks for motion-capture retargets
Create realistic or stylized character performances
Collaborate with directors, leads, production, and technical teams
Mentor junior animators through constructive guidance
Requirements:
Minimum seven years of professional animation experience
Expert proficiency in Maya and Motion Builder
Expert proficiency with FACS-based facial rigs

Experience with motion-capture retargeting and shot creation
Advanced understanding of facial animation and body mechanics
Apply facial performance, motion-capture workflows, and artistic judgment to create believable characters for EA productions.