Voice Director

Requisition Number: 157856

Position Title: Audio Director II

External Description:

Voice Director

The Maxis Studio of Electronic Arts is seeking a Voice Lead/Director to contribute to our family of Sims games and the future. As the Maxis Voice Lead/Director, you will play a key role in improving the voice content for Maxis games using The Sim’s language, Simlish. 

At Maxis, we thrive on outrageous thinking. It’s the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We’re innovators and great storytellers. But it’s not just about amazing your peers – it’s about amazing yourself and our fans. Take risks. Collaborate with brilliant minds and dare to dream big. Together, we can change the way millions play every day.

 

You will:

• Own the voice pipeline: scheduling voice sessions, prepping and directing voice sessions, editing and reviewing voice content, and ensuring quality implementation.
• Collaborate with teammates from every discipline, across all aspects of the game, to deliver a voice and audio experience that inspires our players and brings our worlds to life.
• Use creativity and emotion to push the quality of voice acting forward to maximize player stories and creativity.
• Take a leadership role in using and defining implementation strategies to maximize the production.
• Be flexible with your creativity and drive inspirational performance from those around you.
• Mentor, grow, and advocate for the people you work with and audio in general.

Job Requirements:

• A fan of Maxis game titles and what we bring to players
• 3+ years of Voice Directing for game projects.
• Voice Editing responsibilities for at least one shipped game title.
• Have worked with top professional actors and game implementation pipelines.
• Proficiency with standard audio tools (DAW, Editing, plugins, etc) and studio tools (microphone, compressors, etc).
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency with PC and Mac platforms, and comfort with custom tools. Experienced with Excel, Outlook, and Google Sheets.
• Broad experience with Game Production and Design.
• An open mind, willing to challenge conventional wisdom and find creative solutions to our unique problems.
• An eye towards innovating audio tech and tools for voice.
• Ability to shift quickly and flexibly between multiple projects and roles.
• A committed ear for the user experience of Voice Performance in detail.
• Ability to thrive and grow in a dynamic environment and bring enthusiasm to those around you.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Unreal, Unity, and WWise.
• Max/Msp skills.
• Fan of popular music and artists.
• Music performance skills, vocals in particular.

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Community / Marketing Title: Voice Director

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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: 33

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.