Audio Artist

Requisition Number: 181106

Position Title: Audio Artist II

External Description:

We at Create Audio are looking for an experienced Audio Artist who can make an immediate contribution to audio development. You will oversee audio specific project(s), with the goal of creating/maintaining a quality audio experience. You are expected to have post-production experience in all phases of audio design and production, with proficiency in at least one audio discipline/area. Experience with VO and technical implementation of game audio are prerequisites. You will report to the Development Manager and work with the Create Audio leads. If this sounds like you – submit your application and join us on this journey!

Responsibilities
• Create quality audio for our video games, with a high focus on authentic dialogue to suit our story-driven game experiences
• Author small well-defined audio-related tasks, with a high focus on content pipelines
• Directly support feature(s), small project(s), or task(s) within the Speech discipline
• Complete technical implementation, logic and data-basing tasks, all catered to the user experience
• Manage editor package imports, sample handling & database updates
• Preform Quality control review for the project's audio (pre-CQC) on all applicable platforms
• Create software design to support custom source elements
• Manage source control, submit to file depots, and handle build pipelines
• Participate in team collaboration, but also work independently
• Collaborate in prototyping and driving innovation and improvements
• Take direction from Audio Leads and other senior audio artists on the project, but still express your creativity and design insight

Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years' studio engineering/recording/VO experience (or equivalent)
• 3-5 years game audio experience
• Solid knowledge of PC and console audio hardware
• Experience with tracking documentation
• Outstanding sound design skills
• Works well as part of a team, but also autonomously
• Experience with audio middleware software (Wwise, Fmod)
• Familiarity with third-party game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)
• Exposure to and/or basic knowledge of code or scripting language (C#, C++, SQL, Python, Lua, etc.) an asset
• Solid experience using game audio development tools, technology, and pipelines
• Experience with modern audio creation equipment, software and recording techniques, with a high level of proficiency in at least one DAW
• Able to methodically manage & track large amounts of data

Bonus Skills
• Experience with Quality Assurance Verification
• Experience with onboarding new team members
• Knowledge and familiarity with Professional sports (mostly, Football/Soccer), teams & leagues
• Proficiency with VBA macros, SQL, Python, JavaScript, etc
• Experience with remote VO recording sessions

BC COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

This role is open to candidates in the Vancouver or Toronto area. 

HOURLY PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria):
º $54,900 - $84,750 CAN Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and after 3 months of service - extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

 

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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: 14

Can this position be remote?: 0

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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.