Audio Artist - EA Sports UFC

4 Months ago • 5-10 Years • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

This role requires an experienced Audio Artist with 5+ years of experience in game audio design. You will be responsible for building audio content and runtime systems, designing sound effects, editing and implementing recorded speech, and optimizing audio data for consoles. You will also collaborate with other audio artists and workgroups.
Must have:
  • Game Audio Design
  • Visual Programming
  • Sound Effects
  • Speech Editing
Good to have:
  • UFC/MMA Knowledge
  • C++ or C#
  • Voice Talent Direction
  • Scripting Languages
Perks:
  • Free Games
  • Paid Time Off

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Audio Artist who can make an immediate contribution to the creative and technical design and implementation of all aspects of audio on the UFC Franchise. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate initiative, problem solving-abilities, and strong communication skills in order to achieve a high quality audio experience.

Audio Artists focused on UFC will contribute to SFX and Speech content and runtime systems, and engage in problem-solving throughout all stages of production. Working with the UFC Development team, this individual should possess exemplary skills in designing and implementing high quality assets as well as advanced asset management. The candidate should possess the ability to translate project requirements into functional, immersive, and dynamic runtime systems.

The candidate will communicate effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines while owning the quality of their work. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for game audio design and an aptitude for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Build audio content and runtime systems with visual programming and scripting languages

  • Design Sound Effects assets using common Digital Audio Workstations and Audio PlugIns

  • Edit, Process, and Implement recorded Speech assets

  • Optimize and debug runtime audio data to work and fit within modern console limitations

  • Communicate designs, best practices and risks to your team and the greater EA community

  • Collaborate with other Audio Artists and Workgroups to help drive Cross Team Initiatives

  • Contributes to the creation of the audio creative design within and outside their audio specialty

  • Documents workflows and pipelines, and make sure any relevant information in your day to day role is up to date

Qualifications

  • Shipped at least 3 titles, with 5+ years experience in games

  • Fluent with at least one visual programming tool and/or engine (Unreal, Unity, etc)

  • Comfortable debugging workflows, pipelines, and runtime systems

  • Experience in managing large quantities of content/data

  • Creative mindset with focus on how to improve product quality and team productivity

  • Understanding of digital audio, acoustics and/or psychoacoustics fundamentals

  • Experience in content production pipelines such as audio/visual asset generation for games, movies, voiceover recording and post production

Nice to Have

  • General knowledge of UFC/MMA

  • Programming experience in C++ or C#

  • Voice talent direction and script writing/editing

  • Experience in text-based scripting/coding languages, with high proficiency in at least one language (ie Python, LUA)

*Prefer to find someone who is local to the Vancouver area and could join us in the Burnaby office 2-3 days per week, but will also consider remote applications if it’s the right fit.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.

Similar Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Similar Skill Jobs

Patreon - Senior Backend Engineer, Notifications

Patreon

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Patreon - Senior Backend Engineer, Notifications

Patreon

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Skybox Labs - Senior 3D Environment Artist

Skybox Labs

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Skybox Labs - 3D Environment Artist

Skybox Labs

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
skydance - Technical Director

skydance

Santa Monica, California, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - SR. SIT Engineer

Aristocrat Gaming

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Software Engineer

Aristocrat Gaming

Austin, Texas, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
PlayQ - Senior C# Engineer (FirePuzzle Editor & Engine) (Remote)

PlayQ

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
PlayQ - C# Engineer, Unity SDK Performance (Remote)

PlayQ

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
Ubisoft - Lead Technique _ Rainbow Six

Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Skybox Labs - Senior 3D Environment Artist

Skybox Labs

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Skybox Labs - 3D Environment Artist

Skybox Labs

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Scanline VFX - Project Manager

Scanline VFX

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
HB Studios - QA Tester

HB Studios

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada (On-Site)
4 Months ago
PlayQ - Senior C# Engineer (FirePuzzle Editor & Engine) (Remote)

PlayQ

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
PlayQ - C# Engineer, Unity SDK Performance (Remote)

PlayQ

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
4 Months ago
Ubisoft - Lead Technique _ Rainbow Six

Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Ubisoft - Technical Lead _ Rainbow Six

Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
2K - QA Tester

2K

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Skybox Labs - Technical Artist (Tools & Pipelines)

Skybox Labs

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Sound Design Jobs

Rebellion - Senior Programmer

Rebellion

Oxford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Rebellion - Junior Audio Programmer

Rebellion

Oxford, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Thatgamecompany - Audio Designer

Thatgamecompany

(Remote)
4 Months ago
Warner Bros. Games - MFP A1

Warner Bros. Games

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
PTW - Audio Editor

PTW

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
IO Interactive - Senior Audio Programmer

IO Interactive

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
IO Interactive - Senior Audio Programmer

IO Interactive

Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
IO Interactive - Senior Audio Programmer

IO Interactive

Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
IO Interactive - Senior Audio Programmer

IO Interactive

İstanbul, Türkiye (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
IO Interactive - Senior Audio Programmer

IO Interactive

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you’re working from. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (On-Site)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (On-Site)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (On-Site)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Electronic Arts

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug