Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars™ Jedi titles. Join us to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading live service franchises.

We are looking for an Integration Artist with an enthusiasm for game art. You will work with department art directors, leads, and artists within Respawn's External Development Department to develop and employ efficient working practices ensuring that all Apex art content meets the high-quality bar Respawn is known for. Additionally, you will look for the most efficient ways to empower the internal artist on our team, and our external partners, to deliver large volumes of content within our tight production schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal QA on the asset source files from the external partners. Ensure assets are implemented with correct file structures, hierarchy, naming and meet all other the tech requirements.
• Ensure 2D and 3D assets are imported into the project engine and working as expected.
• Diagnose the integration issues and correct the integration mistakes made by external partners.
• Understand existing art style and apply model and texture revisions on work from external partners to match set style.
• Help internal art team organize the assets in both the repository and in engine.
• Potentially work with the department leads/artists in reviewing work from external partners.
• Improve asset integration workflow with department leads and art team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in video game development.
• Ability in integrating assets in game engine.
• Experience in running 3D asset QA.
• Working experience in industry standard software like Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Experience in integrating all kinds of 3D assets including characters and environment props.
• Ability to perform asset integration.
• Understanding of PBR texture pipeline and vertex color.
• Comfortable with handling a large volume of assets.
• Understand the Art Style of a game and be able to implement that style on existing assets.
• Passion for making and playing games.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). 

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$77,700 - $107,900 CAD

* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$42 - $63 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

 In Canada, we 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.

In the US, we 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, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work 40 hours a week.  

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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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