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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.
Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.
We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that "EA is where I want to be".
The Challenge Ahead
For more than twenty years, Criterion Games has entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning games. Our experienced people have expressed their passion for phenomenal game feel, AAA audio-visual quality, and technical innovation across many beloved franchises including Burnout, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront and Need for Speed.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with other audio designers and the development team, an Audio Design Intern assists in crafting high quality content for an audio experience that is cutting edge in design, rich in aesthetic, and tightly focused on gameplay. Learning through hands-on experience, they will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the multi-faceted world of game audio.
This is an exciting time for Criterion, and the ideal candidate will bring an equally ambitious and naturally inquisitive style of work to our team.
Qualifications
- You are studying in the penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree programme
- You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2024.
- You are eligible to work in Guildford (UK) without the need for visa/relocation support
Desired Skills
- Applied audio studies
- Working knowledge of an industry-standard DAW
- Familiarity with modern audio processing and standards
- Studio or field recording experience
- Experience with game audio middleware
- Curious about emerging audio technology
- Interested to create video games with fresh player experiences
- Inquisitive mindset to understand how games are made or how to improve them
- Experience working within Unreal engine or visual scripting audio platforms (e.g. Max/MSP/Jitter)
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Hunger to learn and ask questions
Take your career to the next level - apply now!
Submit an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter which explains why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific role.
About Electronic Arts
Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.
We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.
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.
