Keyboard Transcriptionist - Rocksmith+ - Six Month Contract

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced person to help establish and grow the future of an innovative music game. Qualified individuals are expected to be organized, with excellent communication skills, and have substantial experience in piano education, transcription, and performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Produce accurate note-for-note transcriptions of keyboard instruments (piano, organ, synth), with precise notation for all notes, chords, rhythms, articulations, and pedal markings

• Review musical transcriptions with thoughtfulness and attention to detail

• Check audio mixes, piano tones, and progression/level development for QA purposes

• Work periodically with QA to ensure reported bugs / issues are relevant to design requirements

• Review Chord Chart arrangements for existing songs with thoughtfulness and attention to detail

• Assist with addressing community feedback on piano arrangements

Offered rate is $30.00 to $33.00 per hour for 40-hour work weeks. Temporary position is expected to last six months. This temporary role will be administered by an external Temporary Staffing service.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline

Ubisoft is composed of over 19,000 talented people located in 55+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft's worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Tom Clancy's The Division, For Honor, Rabbids, Rayman, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, The Crew, Just Dance and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

Ubisoft is committed to enriching player's lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We're committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Take entertainment to the next level. Join us and create the unknown.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes submitted by staffing or placement agencies or recruiters

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Advanced understanding of piano/keyboard in multiple musical genres, including classical, pop/rock, and jazz

• Comprehensive understanding of music theory

• Broad range of listening skills, including absolute and relative pitch, chord knowledge, and rhythm skills

• Work efficiently with a high attention to detail

• Experience with DAWs (e.g. Reaper, Logic), music notation software (e.g. MuseScore, Finale, Sibelius), and MIDI is a necessity

Pluses

• Multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist

Home to the North American Ubisoft headquarters since 1996, Ubisoft San Francisco opened its development studio in 2009 and since developed Rocksmith and Rocksmith 2014, to teach millions of people how to play guitar and bass. With a song library of over 7,500 songs and 10 years of support the Rocksmith franchise helped millions of players around the world on their musical journey. In 2017, the studio released the critically acclaimed South Park: The Fractured But Whole, in collaboration with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and South Park Digital Studios. The studio is currently working on innovative new titles with Rocksmith+ and XDefiant.