Audio Designer

Requisition Number: 183596

Position Title: Audio Artist III

External Description:

We are DICE, the award-winning studio with locations in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden, best known for creating the phenomenally successful Battlefield franchise.

We are now part of a set of global studios building a connected Battlefield universe. Our people are the backbone and driving force to our creative products, and are always looking for diverse game creators to join us in Stockholm or Gothenburg, to help us build the best Battlefield experiences and make our studio the best in the industry.

A Sound Designer at DICE focuses on the creation and integration of game audio, working in close collaboration with the project audio director and other members of the audio team. The role can be very broad, touching multiple audio aspects on a single title or across all projects or can focus on a single complex feature on one project.

 

Responsibilities

●        Understand the Audio Direction and how each piece fits into and supports a coherent soundscape.

●        Create sound assets and implementations that live up to our creative and technical goals and improve on these.

●        Explore new ways to record and edit audio assets.

●        Test systems and assets in the game, focused on functionality, performance, optimization, uniformity and readability.

●        Create, and share information about processes and best practices.

●        Investigate bugs or implementation issues

●        Collaborate and discuss work with colleagues.

●        Participate in playtests and feedback on the experience.

●        Seek out and act on feedback concerning their own work.

●        Be structured; estimate work, update plans, submit good data into the branch.

●       Reports to the Audio Director as their day-2-day manager.

Qualifications

●     Someone with 1+ years of experience working with game audio creation, implementation or related media.

●     Proficient in at least one of the current generation of industry-standard audio tools and workflows, namely; WWISE, FMOD, Unity, Unreal, or Frostbite.

●    An understanding of logic-based systems, for example Unreal Blueprints, Pure Data, Max MSP, Frostbite, Reaktor, or modular synthesis

●    Experience with modern audio creation equipment, software and recording techniques, proficient in at least one DAW.

●     Proven artistic qualities and ability to interpret references and follow direction.

●     A solid appreciation and understanding of how sound works in real-life. A sense for realism and believability, whilst being able to favor readability to support gameplay.

● Someone who contributes to a collaborative, transparent and learning culture within the team and who takes an active interest in improving themselves, the craft and the discipline

As part of your application, please provide:

●  An up-to-date resume and cover letter

●  A show-reel demonstrating your skills - please include a link in your CV

●  As part of the application process, we might ask you to perform a work assignment.

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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.

Days Open: 13

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.