Associate Acquisition Specialist Jobs

EA's Vancouver-based Motion Capture Studio, EA Create Capture, serves the data acquisition needs for the majority of EA's game development world-wide. In our studio we capture a wide spectrum of data types – 3D scanning, virtual cinematography, and motion capture to name a few. As a member of the team, you will support the team with the creation of 3D likeness and digital characters with use of EA propriety technologies, and your experience. You will work with modeling teams at both the capture lab, as well as, development teams processing large volumes of photogrammetry data using EA's proprietary pipeline. You will report to the Senior Manager, Acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming data from our 3D scanning productions and condition it for automation
• Support the acquisition team during performance sessions
• Believe in teamwork
• Work with art teams to establish / maintain visual target while in production
• QA 3D scan data and troubleshoot
• Help document workflow and pipelines
• Motivated and passionate about creating believable characters
• Batch process 2D images into 3D assets using photogrammetry tools
• Prepare and improve hardware for on location scanning sessions
• Communicate feedback, both written and verbal
• Work well under the pressures of 'live' production environments
• Support development of proprietary art pipeline and workflows
• Work with the setup, troubleshooting and operation of scanning equipment consisting of photography elements

Although Not Required, You Have

• Knowledge of wrapping and projecting volume and textures to 3D models
• Maya (preferred) or similar 3D animation software experience
• Minimum 2 years character modeling experience within video game, television, film or other related industry
• Photography and/or 3D scanning experience
• Knowledge of the Facial Action Coding System
• ZBrush (preferred) or similar 3D sculpting software experience
• Experience with retopologizing software and workflows
• Interest in latest 3D scanning hardware and software technologies
• An ability to create high-quality character likeness assets for use in game
• Knowledge of photogrammetry technology and techniques