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Audio Artist

The Localization Audio Artist I manages available resources to obtain the best localized dialogue audio quality in EA videogames.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Accountable for technical audio quality of localized dialogue from a portion of a project or a project assigned under supervision.
  • Provides input to short term audio planning to project team. Helps to design and maintain project schedule
  • Receives and understands requirements for localized audio processing and mixing. Provides input
  • Executes audio processing of localized audio. Reviews results and improves process
  • Provides input and estimates on audio processes, deadlines and commitments with Audio Management and Production.
  • Provides visibility of tasks impacting project progress, planning or level of service to management and production
  • Informs Audio Management and Production when behind schedule
  • Identifies alternative techniques in audio processes and communicates
  • Shares discoveries and best practices in audio processes
  • Executes audio localization authoring tasks when needed
  • Executes localized audio integration tasks when needed
• Coordinate work with peers to deliver localization projects within time and budget and always keeping high quality in audio assets.
  • Coordinate tasks and check results of TFTs members during peak
  • Mentor and train assistant team members on specific audio tasks
  • Estimate workload and resources needed for small projects or project areas
  • Inspired by Team, contribute to sustain a positive work environment
• Address development issues within Audio Localization
  • Provide feedback to audio technology stakeholders
  • Contributes in the creation of localization audio pipelines, processes and tools
  • Review audio processes and tools suggesting improvements to manager and TPMs
  • Follow best practices and goals to target production problems
• Taking active part in Audio vendor management Tasks
  • Provides feedback on vendor quality to Audio Quality assessor
  • Selection process support (scouting, FY workloads)
  • Training vendors on new technology, processes and set of tools
  • Feed internal Audio feedback documentation (KPIs, Post mortems…)
  • Maintain vendors’ data (Equipment, services, set ups and facilities…)
• Presence in EA audio community

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in videogame localization industry
• Extensive knowledge and experience in audio post-production of voices
• Extensive knowledge of audio processes & DAW software (ProTools, Reaper, Wavelab, Sound Forge, etc)
• Demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of microphone theory and techniques
• Understands mastering techniques and utilizes industry tools to deliver high quality assets
• Ability to quickly learn new software
• Fluent in English
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Judgment and decision-making
• Capability to coordinate tasks with team members with effective results
• Data collection, management and analysis
• Good at documenting processes and technical tasks
• Organized, self-motivated, proactive, customer focused, teamwork oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate in a clear and concise way
• Passionate about audio and videogames