Audio Artist - Vancouver, Canada - Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About our organization: EA SPORTS is a major sports entertainment brand globally, known for its top-selling videogame franchises, cutting-edge interactive technology, fan programs, and diverse cross-platform digital experiences.

Role Overview:

Comply with audio leads and EA SPORTS FC development team's guidelines for designing, gathering, editing, and implementing audio
Adhere to a schedule and submit final audio files by set deadlines
Manage assets through editing, naming, and organizing files using spreadsheet and database tools
Verify and gather content for both creative and technical design aspects
Implement audio assets and interactive elements directly in our game engine and audio tools
Advocate for and help design audio pipeline features and workflow processes
Document audio systems and summarize them for the development team
Handle postproduction audio for in-game video content
Control quality to meet project standards and targets

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in game audio
Experience in creating audio from scratch, processing, and editing
Proficiency in using game development tools, technology, and pipelines like Wwise and FMOD
Sound knowledge of modern audio creation equipment, software, and recording techniques, with proficiency in at least one major DAW such as ProTools, Nuendo, Live, or Reaper
Experience with visual programming languages for audio, like Unreal Blueprints, Max/MSP, PureData
Knowledge of scripting or programming for task automation, like Python and Batch scripts
Solid understanding of PC hardware and software

Bonus Skills:

Knowledge of soccer leagues, teams, and rules
Experience with Field Recording
Experience with version control software like Perforce
Experience with bug/task tracking tools such as Jira, Devtrack
Experience with relational databases like MS Access

Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary ranges are tailored to specific locations. If you reside outside these locations, a recruiter will provide details on the base salary range and benefits for your location. Hourly pay ranges for British Columbia (e.g., Vancouver vs. Victoria): $54,900 - $84,750 CAD Annually. Base salary is one component of the overall compensation package at EA, which also includes benefits like vacation time, sick leave, and health/dental/vision coverage after 3 months of service.

We are a diverse global team at Electronic Arts, comprising creators, storytellers, technologists, and innovators. We believe in fostering diverse teams to create outstanding games and experiences. At Electronic Arts, your imagination is the only limit.