Job Description
We are EA
And we make games – how cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That's why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.
The Challenge Ahead
Tracktwenty is Electronic Arts mobile game studio based in the center of Helsinki. The studio brought SimCity BuildIt to tablet and mobile and the game has more than 200 million installs to date. As well as growing SimCity BuildIt, the studio's passionate team of programmers, artists, designers, marketers, and analysts are working to create the next big hit to come out of Finland for EA Mobile.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the lead producer and designers on the team to understand their vision for the project and translate that into requirements for the various art departments.
• Ensure that the visual direction is maintained by playing the game & validating the visual experience.
• Ensure art development efforts and other art focused initiatives are vetted and ready for use during production.
• Define and deliver asset pipeline and asset roll out process to streamline content release cadence and facilitate content push out.
• Align with stakeholders and provide context in communication to the artists.
• Follow the work of the team and ensure expected visual/design goals are reached on time and within budget.
• Drive visual performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with Tech Direction.
• Partner with the Development Directors to form plans for the art team.
• Career development for all team members within the art discipline.
Skills
• 6+ years art production experience within the game industry
• Demonstrable knowledge of art production techniques and technology
• Very strong organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Be able to take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner.
• Diligent self-management around both individual and team tasks, schedule and budgets with a great team-player attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines under tight schedules, a willingness to receive direction and a desire to work closely within a team.
• Proven problem-solving and prototyping ability.
About EA
At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.
We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free video games and so much more!
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpw7bo-44-212-50-220-42 in your application.