Employment Type : Full-Time
Voice Editor (Contract) - Maxis
Location: Redwood Shores, CA; Open to Remote for most US locations.
At Maxis we excel at unique thinking. It’s the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We’re trailblazers and great storytellers. Work with dazzling minds and dare to dream big. We change the way millions play every day. We are looking for someone passionate about games and audio that will help us craft creative soundscapes that will surprise and delight our unique and demanding players.
The Maxis Studio of Electronic Arts is looking for an Audio Artist III to join the sound team to help us ship upcoming packs for The Sims 4.
Responsibilities:
Edit, synchronize, and compose voice samples from recording sessions to compliment character animations
Trouble-shoot and fix bugs related to voice
Receive and apply feedback provided by team members
Create audio specifically designed for our unique brand
Always be looking for ways to improve audio process, technology, and tools for voice
You will report to the Development Director for the Audio team
Qualifications:
3 years of voice editing on game projects or similar audio editing experience
Experience delivering final quality audio; either from a brief or starting with placeholder sounds in software
Proficiency with standard audio tools (DAW, Editing, plugins) and studio tools (microphone, compressors)
Voice editing experience with expertise in relevant software packages, such as Logic Audio, Sound Forge, and ProTools
Proficiency with both PC and Mac platforms, and comfort with custom tools
Experience with Game Production and Design
A committed ear for the user experience of Voice Performance in detail
You succeed in a lively environment and bring enthusiasm to those around you
You can shift quickly and flexibly from multiple projects and roles
Bonus Qualification : Max/Msp skills
Bonus Qualification : Sound design capabilities
Bonus Qualification : A fan of Maxis titles and what we bring to players
Bonus Qualification : Music performance skills, vocals in particular