DV-Related Jobs at Valve

The folks at videogame studio Valve (makers of Portal, Half-Life, and more) have posted a couple of job openings that would be a good fit for UAT Digital Video alumni:

"Film Editor"

We’re looking for versatile, self-directed editors who have experience creating movies from previz to final output, especially films that contain elements of drama, action, and visual effects. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Though editing has been called the "invisible art," your reel or body of work should demonstrate a mastery of the craft, an ability to iterate, and a solid understanding of visual storytelling.

Duties:

• Integrate into a multi-disciplinary team (6-8 people) and continually produce useful rough edits based on the group’s collective conversations and decisions.
• Iterate quickly and submit work that solves problems rather than creates them.
• Self-manage and also be aware of the needs and requirements of those around you.
• Generate ideas and use rough edits to communicate those ideas to the group.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of an editing package or two, such as Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, etc.
• Ability to deliver without an assistant editor
• Must be flexible and react quickly to changes in the game environment
• Communication skills that allow you to describe your process maturely and succinctly
• One or more of the following (the more the better):
  • Basic knowledge of 3D packages such as Maya, Moto, SketchUp, etc.
  • Ability to frame shots, set up camera parameters, and create camera moves
  • Lighting skills (rough or final)
  • Ability to set up or tune special effects/particle systems (rough or final)
  • Character posing and animation skills (rough)
  • Sound design skills (rough)
  • An awareness and appreciation of Valve’s various Intellectual Properties

"Sound Designer"

We’re looking for an experienced sound designer and/or interactive audio "integrator" who can help us create sophisticated, emotionally-compelling audio experiences for a variety of media formats and products. You’ll collaborate with a team of broadly-skilled peers to make sound a powerful element in all current and future Valve products, from multimedia ads to video game consoles, PC, and on-line gaming.

Duties:

• Identify audio opportunities and asset needs in Valve commercial and promotional products in a self-driven but collaborative manner.
• Conceptualize, schedule, design, and produce high quality audio assets in accordance with the development and testing cycle of the product.
• Integrate audio in both linear and interactive forms with Valve products using proprietary software.
• Manage all necessary audio assets (sound files, scripts, models, etc.) associated with a product using the necessary software.
• Work with engineers and artists to understand and help develop cutting-edge, proprietary audio technologies.
• Test, debug, and assure the functional quality of all audio in a given product.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in digital and analog audio production
• Five years experience in:
  • Professional quality audio production and all related technologies
  • Game engine audio implementation technologies
  • Taking a video game or linear equivalent (e.g., film) from conception and development through publication and shipment

Head over to Valve's job postings for more info on how to apply.