Requisition Number: 173801

Position Title: Sr Audio Artist I

External Description:

 

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to bring outstanding visuals, audio and technology to life. Our teams comprise artists, engineers, technicians, designers and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound and experiences. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture and craft.

EA Create Audio is a team of high performance audio creators. We are implementers, designers, managers, directors and editors. We work on titles that span both continents and genres and are committed to serving our titles with absolute integrity and a focus on quality.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Audio Artist who can join our team and make an immediate contribution to all aspects of audio development within EA.

You would work within the EA Create Audio team and collaborate on all other aspects of game development (i.e. Art, Animation, Engineering, Design, Production and Marketing) to push the quality bar for game audio. You have a passion for Football and for video games, with an overwhelming desire to create an outstanding audio experience.

You will report into the Project Manager and Audio Director and collaborate with game teams, central staff and the community at large. You are an important part of your audio team and identify risks, share solutions, seek resources internally and externally to your teams and contribute with a positive, inclusive attitude.

Responsibilities

• You will build partnerships with our development teams and represent EA Create Audio accordingly
• Working with the Audio Director and Project Manager, you will define deliverables and produce delivery schedules
• You will document data structures, workflows and best practices
• You will communicate designs, best practices and risks to your team and the greater EA community
• You will co lead our audio creative design and vision following our team's goals and vision of the title.
• You will onboard and mentor junior audio artists

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' game/audio experience and Gen 4 and Gen 5 console title experience
• Experience of new technologies and processes in the interactive audio field
• A broad experience using game development tools, technology and pipelines
• An expert with modern audio creation equipment, software and recording techniques, with a high level of proficiency in at least one DAW
• Expertise in mixing triple AAA games for multiple target playback environments at a high-quality
• Leadership experience on a production team
• Outstanding sound design skills, with artistic and creative sensibilities
• Passion for Football and for Madden NFL

 

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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: 93

Can this position be remote?: 1

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.