Audio Artist

Requisition Number: 155242

Position Title: Audio Artist II

External Description:

 

The Audioworks team

Audioworks is an award winning audio team creating audio assets for titles within EA STUDIOS. Through uniting our creative talents and technical expertise, Audioworks is driving industry leading audio through partnership, professionalism, expertise, innovation and uncompromising quality.

 

Role Overview 

 

We are looking for an experienced Audio Artist who can make an immediate contribution to all aspects of audio speech development within the EA Sports Audioworks team. The successful candidate must be able to own audio specific project(s), with the goal of creating a quality audio experience. This individual should have some post production experience as well as experience in all phases of speech or VO production.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Audio Artists focused on Speech, will contribute to building commentary and VO systems and engage in problem-solving throughout all stages of production.  Working with the Audioworks team, this individual should possess skills in the recording and editing of quality VO content as well as advanced asset management. Programmatic scripting skills are a must as is the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines while owning the quality of your work.  The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for game audio design and an exemplary aptitude for problem-solving.  Specific tasks include:

• Submitting finalized audio assets via Perforce (P4V) on or before required deadlines.
• Tuning of commentary playback elements using scripting languages. (Similar to Python/Lua/JavaScript)
• Editing and organizing in-game VO assets per naming convention protocols.
• Recording VO assets as needed
• Participates in project problem solving with the audio team
• Receive and execute on Audio Director’s vision, while taking pride in your work

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

• Minimum 3 years’ studio engineering/recording experience (or equivalent)
• 5+ years game audio experience
• VO recording in a professional environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Knowledgeable in MS Excel, MS Access/SQL preferred
• Expert in at least one DAW (Pro Tools or Reaper preferred)Solid experience using audio development tools, technology, and pipelines. (e.g. Wwise/Fmod/Unreal/Unity)
• Self-motivated and willing to learn and grow as an audio professional

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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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About Electronic Arts

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.

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About Electronic Arts

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.