Virtual Camera Assistant
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Experience Required
Yes
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Job Description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Requisition Number:184794
Can this position be remote?: No

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.

Virtual Camera Assistant

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to bring outstanding visuals, audio and technology to life. Our teams comprise of artists, engineers, technicians, designers and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound and experiences. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture and craft.

The EA Create Capture team provides high-quality body motion performances for in-game, cinematic and narrative sequences.

Reporting to the Stage Manager, the Virtual Camera Assistant is a member of Acquisition team - the crew that prepares and executes motion capture recording sessions.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, prep, and operate the proprietary virtual camera hardware and software tools.
  • Assist with file delivery post-shoot.
  • Learn and operate proprietary tools related to the acquisition systems.
  • Participate in motion capture recording sessions including daily production prep and capture system set up.
  • Learn proprietary art pipelines, new technology, and processes.
  • Under the guidance of the Senior Acquisition team members, participate in construction/assembly of set pieces and props.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot the studio Audio and Video systems.
  • Participate in talent wardrobe fitting and motion capture marker application.
  • Participate in general studio/stage maintenance.
  • Help document workflow and pipelines.
  • Contribute to postmortems, provide feedback, help improve motion capture process and data output.
 
Job Requirements
Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of 3-D animation software, specifically Maya, Motion Builder, and Unreal.
Experience cinematography terminology and techniques, with an ability to interact with with experienced camera operators.
Direct film industry experience, including on-set etiquette.
Comfortable with the pressures of being on-set and working in a live production environment.
You should also have experience in at least one of the following areas:

General motion capture knowledge and experience.
Audio/Video production.
Kinesiology.
Animation.
Carpentry or set construction.
Film/theatre/concert stagecraft and rigging.
Please include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Thank you!

BC COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. 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

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria):
º $63,400 - $86,500 CAN Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also 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 Arts

We’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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts 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 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.