Job description
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.
EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We’ve pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.
The EA SPORTS NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love
Role Overview
NHL Audio is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Audio Artist with technical proficiency who can make an immediate contribution to our team supporting the development of NHL. You will have experience in all aspects of audio design and production, with proficiency in voice recording, sfx editing, and implementation. You will work within the NHL Audio team and have an intermediate understanding of game development. You have a passion for video games and an overwhelming desire to create an outstanding audio experience.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in VO recording as an engineer
- Edit recorded VO lines following AAA standards
- Sound design quality audio assets following the vision and goals of the title
- Work with proprietary engines and tools to implement the assets
- Quality control review of the project(s)
- Work in studio under the time constraints of the yearly iteration nature of sports titles
Qualifications and what you will need:
- 3+ years of Game Audio or Post-Production experience
- Expert in at least one DAW (e.g. Pro Tools/Reaper)
- Is comfortable with modern audio creation equipment, software, recording, and mastering techniques
- Experience with noise reduction software (Izotope RX) and dialogue restoration
- Basic experience with Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
- Asset management skill
- Solid knowledge of PC hardware and software
- Collaborate well as part of a team
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Proficient in using audio development tools, technology, and pipelines. (e.g. Wwise/Fmod/Unreal/Unity)
- Experience with professional VO recording (ADR/AudioBook)
- Experience with Perforce
- Basic knowledge of scripting language
- Basic knowledge of data sorting and macros
- Speech/VO design skills
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.
BASE SALARY RANGES
• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria):
º $63,400 - $86,500 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 extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.
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.