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With studios located in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Ripple Effect has been dedicated to the Battlefield franchise since our founding as DICE LA in 2013. We created Battlefield 2042’s Portal and have supported DICE on every Battlefield game since Battlefield 4.
Now, we’re looking for new team members to help us craft the next Battlefield…
We are looking for a Voice Over Designer like you. You will record, edit and implement dialogue. You will report to our Studio Line Director in Los Angeles. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options.
What you'll do:
Help our Audio Team create a world class Audio experience
Organize and update script documents, design documents, and voice over .wav files
Manage studio recording schedule while communicating with external partners
Use a DAW to edit, name and organize voice over sound files
Work within the Frostbite game editor to import, name, and organize voice over assets for in game playback
Participate in voice over recording sessions, updating scripts, note select takes
Test and Quality Control of in-game audio assets
Take direction from the Voice Over Director, and work as a positive and productive member of the Audio Team
What we are looking for:
Prior work experience on a AAA Game development team or game industry experience
BA, Technical School Degree, or equivalent work experience in Sound Recording Arts. Any additional training working with Actors
Experience or Knowledge of common voice over microphones, microphone placement, and recording studio set ups
Basic knowledge of audio theory and audio editing practices; includes knowledge of waveform editing, equalization, compression, mixing, or plug ins.
Proficiency with audio software \ DAW, such as Reaper, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Vegas, Cubase, or Logic
Proficiency with audio plug in software such as Waves, FabFilter, iZotope, or Soundtoys.
Experience or knowledge of audio game development tools, such as Wwise, FMOD, or other proprietary Editors
Basic technical proficiency or knowledge of 3D editors
Knowledge or experience with any visual scripting program (such as Reaktor, Max, Pure Data, UDK)
Next Steps:
The following are required as part of the application process:
Apply online with Resume
Provide web link on resume for online Sound Design Demo / Portfolio
As part of the application process:
We may ask you to complete an audio questionnaire
We may ask you to complete a sound design test
US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The hourly pay ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the hourly pay range for your specific location.
EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.
HOURLY PAY RANGES
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento): º $34 - $51 USD Hourly
The hourly rate is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work 40 hours a week.
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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.
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We are Ripple Effect Studios, a game development studio, based in Los Angeles, California, working with DICE, located in Stockholm, Sweden, on Battlefield 2042 as well as an unannounced project. At Ripple Effect, we believe that a small idea can change the world. Like a ripple through water, one small action or idea can have a resonating effect that drives big change. The studio is driven by the notion of making big shifts in the industry through small, constant impacts that will change how the industry approaches game development, live service, studio life and community engagement.