Audio Artist

Location: Madrid, Spain

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Requisition Number: 158849

Position Title: Audio Artist I

External Description:

The Localization Audio Artist I manages available resources to obtain the best localized dialogue audio quality in EA videogames.

Main duties and responsibilities

Accountable for technical audio quality of localized dialogue from a portion of a project or a project assigned under supervision.
- Provides input to short term audio planning to project team. Helps to design and maintain project schedule
- Receives and understands requirements for localized audio processing and mixing. Provides input
- Executes audio processing of localized audio. Reviews results and improves process
- Provides input and estimates on audio processes, deadlines and commitments with Audio Management and Production.
- Provides visibility of tasks impacting project progress, planning or level of service to management and production
- Informs Audio Management and Production when behind schedule
- Identifies alternative techniques in audio processes and communicates
- Shares discoveries and best practices in audio processes
- Executes audio localization authoring tasks when needed
- Executes localized audio integration tasks when needed
Coordinate work with peers to deliver localization projects within time and budget and always keeping high quality in audio assets.
- Coordinate tasks and check results of TFTs members during peak
- Mentor and train assistant team members on specific audio tasks
- Estimate workload and resources needed for small projects or project areas
- Inspired by Team, contribute to sustain a positive work environment
Address development issues within Audio Localization
- Provide feedback to audio technology stakeholders
- Contributes in the creation of localization audio pipelines, processes and tools
- Review audio processes and tools suggesting improvements to manager and TPMs
- Follow best practices and goals to target production problems
Taking active part in Audio vendor management Tasks
- Provides feedback on vendor quality to Audio Quality assessor
- Selection process support (scouting, FY workloads)
- Training vendors on new technology, processes and set of tools
- Feed internal Audio feedback documentation (KPIs, Post mortems…)
- Maintain vendors’ data (Equipment, services, set ups and facilities…)
Presence in EA audio community

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in videogame localization industry
Extensive knowledge and experience in audio post-production of voices
Extensive knowledge of audio processes & DAW software (ProTools, Reaper, Wavelab, Sound Forge, etc)
Demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of microphone theory and techniques
Understands mastering techniques and utilizes industry tools to deliver high quality assets
Ability to quickly learn new software
Fluent in English
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Problem analysis and problem solving skills
Planning and organizing skills
Judgment and decision-making
Capability to coordinate tasks with team members with effective results
Data collection, management and analysis
Good at documenting processes and technical tasks
Organized, self-motivated, proactive, customer focused, teamwork oriented
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrate an ability to communicate in a clear and concise way
Passionate about audio and videogames

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Days Open: 16

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