Wednesday, November 15, 2006

ELECTRONIC ARTS - Has jobs!

ELECTRONIC ARTS

PLAYA VISTA CA

www.eala.com

SOUND DESIGNER

EA has an exciting opportunity for a Sound Designer who will work closely with the Audio Director on creating sound effects, dialog and music for a next-generation first person shooter game.  You will be instrumental in designing audio elements for a high profile new intellectual property. Come join a talented, creative new team at EA Los Angeles—the studio that develops the critically-acclaimed Medal of Honor, Command & Conquer, and The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth franchises!

SUMMARY:

Responsible for designing and implementing sound effects, including sound effects design and editing, music integration, field recording, technology development and documentation.  Employee will act as a liaison with multiple disciplines, including design, animation, VFX, art and engineering.  Experience should include a strong understanding of consumer audio hardware and software, such as ProTools, Nuendo, and Sound Forge.  Experience in EALA's proprietary tools, such as Uberdef  and Unreal is a strong addition.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist the Audio Director relative to the creation of a sound environment that will enhance the quality of the game experience.

* Act as liaison between Sound and other disciplines.

* Head up the integration process, working with game engineering to insure the proper integration of sound assets.

* Look for opportunities to gather source material for sound design work.

* Assist Audio Director in coordination with outside developers of audio content.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

* BA degree with emphasis in music theory and composition and/or electronic music, or equivalent professional experience, with 3 or more years of experience in audio including MIDI and sound tools applications.  Master's degree preferred.  Experience in the gaming industry desired.

* Experience with the following audio tools desired:

       ProTools, Nuendo, Sound Forge, Uberdef, 3D modeling programs

* Creative, organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented team player.

* Excellent written, oral, and management skills.

PLEASE APPLY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:

http://jobs.ea.com/pljb/ElectronicArts/United_States/applicant/jobClick.jsp?count=1&id=4380

 

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