Keyboard Transcriptionist

2 weeks ago


Pune, India Ubisoft Full time

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading developer and publisher of video games worldwide whose brand portfolio covers blockbusters such as Assassin’s Creed, Watch Dogs, The Division, Prince of Persia and Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Rayman, Just Dance as well as games for the whole family, from Imagine and Petz to Raving Rabbids. To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for new talent for its growing Indian studios

We favor diversity, creativity, drive and team spirit. If you have the skills and the desire to succeed, we want you to be a part of this exciting period of growth

**Job Description**:

- 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 in the moderation of community-submitted musical arrangements

**Qualifications**:

- 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

**Nice to have**:

- Music education degree
- Multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist

Additional Information

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 and will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.