In this role, you will deliver powerful and believable animation performances in first and third person gameplay. You will develop and apply strong knowledge of craft and content, from conceptualization to realization. You will work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver powerful and believable animation performances in first and third person gameplay
• Develop and apply strong knowledge of craft and content, from conceptualization to realization
• Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players
• Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines throughout the development of your areas of responsibility
• Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience for Apex Legends

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional game development experience
• A strong understanding of video game animation development
• Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya
• Experience creating behaviors and full body/bipedal animations and some knowledge of first person animation
• An understanding of motion capture editing (re-posing, re-timing and 'plusing' mocap data)
• Familiarity animating cameras, together with an understanding of cinematography
• Experience working closely with other domains - especially Designers, Engineers and Artists
• A proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends
• Strong animation talent and experience outside of games will be considered

Pay Transparency - North America

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) $91,100 - $126,900 CAD
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $101,700 - $151,900 USD

Benefits:

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, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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Playground Games is seeking an Experienced Capture Artist to join the media team on Fable on a contract basis.

ABOUT US:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. We are rebooting the Fable franchise and expanding our team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

About the role:

Your expertise will encompass a broad range of key areas, including game capture, cinematography and video editing. You should possess strong skills in storytelling, cinematic theory, lighting, framing, and composition, along with a deep understanding of contemporary marketing video trends.

This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

What you’ll do:

• Capture high-quality game footage and screenshots from various platforms including Console, PC, and directly from the game engine.
• Collaborate closely with content teams to stage, compose, sequence, and capture compelling game material.
• Edit and produce engaging content using game footage for both internal presentations and external marketing purposes.
• Work with content teams to concept and develop the visual style of marketing assets, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards.
• Create a variety of external materials, including promotional videos, trailers, social media content, and other marketing assets.
• Review and refine video content based on feedback from stakeholders, ensuring high standards of quality and alignment with creative vision.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the quality of our video content.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in post-production within the game or film industry.
• Deep knowledge of video editing terminology, workflows, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to utilise Adobe Creative Suite products (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) to create high-quality video assets.
• Experience with video compositing and motion graphics is preferred.
• Highly skilled in game capture, cinematography, lighting & editorial.
• Familiarity with cinematic or sequencing tools (Unreal, Unity, Motion Builder etc.)
• Strong ability to take constructive feedback and incorporate it into revisions, ensuring final assets meet all project requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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Playground Games is looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

ABOUT US:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior Cinematics Animator, you'll work closely with our cinematics team to produce top-tier cutscenes and bespoke animation content. You will drive creative vision from previsualization through final polish, enhance narrative through cinematic storytelling, and ensure your animations are seamlessly integrated within our proprietary engine.

We’re looking for an expert animator who is passionate about storytelling, excels at conveying emotion through performance, and has a deep understanding of both facial and body performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with motion capture and hand-keyed animation, as well as familiarity with implementing cinematics in-engine.

This is a contract position at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa, operating under a hybrid work model. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Capture, solve, retarget, and polish both facial and full-body mocap data for cutscenes, ensuring high-quality, believable performances.
• Iterate rapidly on cinematic layout to enhance visual storytelling, refine pacing, and support narrative impact.
• Work closely with the Lead, Director, and cinematic team to incorporate feedback and align animations with the overall creative vision.
• Implement cinematics into our proprietary engine, ensuring seamless integration with gameplay and overall flow.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Impressive animation portfolio showcasing high-quality, realistic facial and body animations across multiple projects, ideally from AAA titles. A link to the portfolio website or an attachment with your CV is acceptable.
• Five or more years in animation, with a proven track record on at least two published titles.
• Proficient in body, facial and camera animation, motion capture clean-up and industry-standard animation software.
• A genuine enthusiasm for video games, narrative, and the creative process.
• Experience in cinematography, editing, or game engine implementation is highly desirable and will set you apart.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class games with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

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ArtHybrid Remote,

Leamington Spa,

United Kingdom

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Playground Games is looking for an Experienced Motion Designer to join our Fable team on a contract basis.

About us:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. We are rebooting the Fable franchise and expanding our team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

About the role:

We are seeking a creative and technically skilled Motion Designer to join our Community & Media team. You will play a key role in producing high-impact visual content that engages our player community across social platforms, trailers and in-game promotional assets. Your expertise will span motion graphics, video editing, graphic design, and supporting community-driven campaigns.

This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

What you’ll do:

• Design and animate motion graphics for trailers, social content, livestream overlays, and community campaigns.

• Capture and edit high-quality game footage and screenshots from various platforms (Console, PC, in-engine).

• Collaborate closely with the directors, capture artists, and developers to stage, compose, and capture compelling game material.

• Edit and produce engaging video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for both internal and external purposes.

• Develop storyboards, visual concepts, and 2D art assets for video and motion content.

• Apply strong graphic design principles to all visual outputs, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand alignment.

• Work with the team to define and maintain the visual style of marketing and community assets.

• Review and refine video, motion, and graphic content based on feedback from stakeholders, ensuring high standards of quality and alignment with creative vision.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in motion design, gaming, and digital media.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in motion design, graphic design, or post-production within the games, entertainment, or creative industries.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

• Solid understanding of animation principles, typography, visual storytelling, and 2D art.

• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality 2D art and graphic design assets for digital media.

• Experience creating assets for social media, YouTube, and community platforms.

• Highly skilled in game capture, cinematography, lighting, and editorial.

• Familiarity with cinematic or sequencing tools (Unreal, Unity, Motion Builder, etc.) is a plus.

• Ability to take constructive feedback and incorporate it into revisions.

• A portfolio showcasing motion design, graphic design, and 2D artwork relevant to gaming or entertainment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

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ArtHybrid Remote,

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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Playground Games is seeking a Media Lead to join the team on Fable, our open world action RPG.

About us:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are a game development company that makes games for the Xbox console. We are based in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced creative leader who can manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team. You’ll coach Capture Artists, Editors and Motion Designers, set standards, shape pipelines, and partner closely with Directors and Community to deliver best in class trailers, social content, livestream assets and in engine promotional material.

This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a small but high impact team of Capture Artists, Editors and Motion Designers.
• Set direction, provide clear briefs, maintain quality and foster a feedback rich culture that balances speed with delivery.
• Build resourcing plans, allocate work, and balance priorities across live marketing beats, milestones and reactive opportunities.
• Establish clear review gates and drive efficient signoff with stakeholders.
• Manage external partners to supplement internal resource.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience leading creative media teams in games, entertainment or adjacent creative industries.
• Proven ability to manage people and production while remaining hands-on with capture and editing.
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects with a strong grasp of animation principles, visual storytelling and graphic design.
• Highly skilled at in-game capture, cinematography, lighting and editorial.
• Confident staging cameras and characters in-engine.
• A track record of shipping quality content across trailers, social, livestreams and community campaigns.
• Excellent feedback literacy and stakeholder management. You should be confident turning ambiguous notes into clear next steps.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class games with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

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What you'll do

• Design, prototype and implement various in-game camera sequences within the provided schedule.
• Create augmented reality and indicator setups using inhouse visual scripting tools

What you need

• Two years experience in a digital art content creation pipeline, ideally in the video game industry.

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