INDUSTRY: Video Games / Entertainment Software
OCCUPATION: Audio / Sound
(INACTIVE - 5/14/2009 )

Audio Director

EA Salt Lake
Emeryville, California - United States

Project:  EA Salt Lake
Job Duties(s): Editing, Filters, Manage / Train Staff, Mixing , Music Composition, Recording / Editing, Sound Design, Sound Design, Tools / API's / Plug-In's, Voice Over / Speach Editing
Software Utilized: Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Peak
Platform(s): Wii, DS, PC
Bonus Eligibility: No
Relocation: No
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States
Start Date: Immediately
 
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for an experienced audio director who can make an immediate contribution to all aspects of audio development for multiple EA Salt Lake games. The successful candidate will have experience in all phases of audio design and production, with proficiency in every key component – sound design, music composition, voice production and implementation. Additionally, they should have experience managing, developing, and mentoring audio staff.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for video games, with an overwhelming drive to create a world class audio experience.

Responsibilities:
The Audio Director must be able to successfully perform any required combination of the following, on any given project as needed:

• Oversee all audio concept designs for the studio.
• Help build the audio schedule and milestones within the project.
• Supervise the quality of audio across multiple projects.
• Design and produce sound effects.
• Compose and produce music.
• Produce VO sessions.
• Oversee outsource audio services for sound, Foley, music, VO, mastering, etc.
• Oversee implementation of audio assets and assist in developing integration tools.
• Oversee the designing and equipping of the studio audio facilities.
• Act as an expert in proprietary pipelines and integration processes.

REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to a stellar demo reel of original SFX, music composition and VO production, your application should clearly demonstrate:

• Experience producing game audio through two or more complete product development cycles (at least Alpha through shipping).
• Proficiency with one or more high-end audio design and editing systems – Pro Tools, DP, Logic, etc.
• Proficiency with multiple high-end plug-ins or outboard processors – Waves, Lexicon, Peak, etc.
• Proficiency with live and sample-based music production.
• Experience with field recording, studio recording and sound effects libraries.
• Great communication skills.
• Experience and enthusiasm for managing audio staff.
• High energy level and eagerness to excel.
• Compatible with family-friendly work environment.
• Love people. Love working. Love learning.

EA...It's in the game.

EA Salt Lake is located just north of Salt Lake City at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountain range. We offer one of the most generous benefits packages around, including three weeks of Paid Time Off, a company matched 401(k) retirement plan, education assistance, free games, discount stock purchase plan, life and health insurance benefits, casual work environment, and a host of other perks. Our entrepreneurial work place offers substantial growth and opportunity to those who desire a fast-paced, technology driven entertainment environment.