Job description

A Sound Designer at Coatsink is part of a small team responsible for assessing, planning, designing and implementing sound effects using industry standard equipment and software, which enhances the end product.

As a Sound Designer, you will work closely with other members of the team, supporting the overall team dynamic and output, as well as colleagues in other development departments to ensure that the audio works optimally to create and enhance the game’s vision.

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Sound Designer

Responsibilities

• Use industry standard tools and equipment to design and implement sound effects (i.e. DAW, FMOD, Unity).
• Create original, or edit existing, compelling sound effects by means of recording, synthesis and sample library.
• Work in many different styles to adhere to the needs of the project.
• Implement sound effects into middleware and prepare assets for use by other departments.
• Work with other development departments and individuals to plan and create a projects sound scape.
• Work independently while being organised and keeping a record of documentation on features you have designed that will be used by the wider team.
• Communicate and apply an in-depth knowledge of fundamental audio processes.
• Produce assets on time and execute feedback quickly.
• Plan and execute recording sessions when necessary.
• Manage and maintain a well organised sample library.
• Work on multiple projects while keeping assets organised and available.
• Work to strict time frames for project deliveries.
• Other reasonable activities commensurate with post holders knowledge, skills and role in the organisation.

Experience

• A minimum of two years working in the games industry.
• Worked as a lead or sole sound designer on a shipped game.
• A working knowledge of any comprehensive DAW.
• Experience recording sound effects in the field and studio.
• Managing and maintaining a sound library
• A working knowledge of an industry standard audio middleware engine (FMOD, Wwise etc.)

What we can provide

• Competitive salary.
• Freedom to choose where you work in the UK.
• Monthly allowance for those who choose to wfh full time.
• Flexible working hours.
  Twenty days holiday as standard + an additional day off for your birthday + extra holidays for duration of service.
• Option to “buy” unlimited additional holidays.
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
• Access to our life insurance policy and WeCare healthcare app.
• Annual pay reviews and bi-annual appraisals.
• Access to relocation support (where applicable).
• Investment in your physical health with weekly live and on-demand strength, cardio, yoga and meditation sessions.
• Investment in your mental health with regular access to training courses, one-to-one wellness sessions and workshops.
• Access to metro pass and cycle schemes.
• Game jams, get-togethers and parties.
• Work with cutting-edge technology.

Submission Instructions

• A CV is required
• A cover letter is required
• A link to your design portfolio and/or project(s) demonstrating relevant skills is required.

Job description

Do you want to dazzle millions with the iconic sound of a world famous action experience? Do you want to be part of an organic team where your input is recognized as contributing to a greater whole? Do you want to be a part of an epic journey, taking a classic game franchise into its second decade and beyond?

Starbreeze is looking for a Sound Designer to join our team in Stockholm to help build great audio experiences for our games today and in the future. You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative team where everyone has their say and where we all help each other find the best solutions as a group. You’ll be involved in the entire production cycle of our games and DLCs, from idea to implementation, with plenty of opportunities to grow and to specialize in different areas according to your skills and interests.

Job Tasks:

• Work closely within the audio team to design and produce original audio content which delivers gameplay immersion and elevates the Payday experience;
• Champion audio direction, advocate audio excellence and deliver that one-of-a-kind experience Payday players have come to expect;
• Collaborate with design, narrative, art and engineering teams to provide input and direction to achieve interactive sound, voice and music;
• Implement audio assets using Wwise, UE4 and proprietary tools.

Must Have:

• 4+ years working as a sound designer, preferably with game industry experience;
• Passionate about the audio experience and committed to a cross-discipline and playtest-driven development environment;
• Exceptional knowledge of Wwise and strong competence with Unreal Blueprints;
• Fluency with common DAWs with a strong understanding of game audio, game platform limitations and performance optimization;
• Experience with studio and field recording, signal flow, processing and mixing;
• Comprehensive knowledge of sound design and all stages involved in delivering a crafted aural experience in-game;
• Great with time estimations, organization and prioritizing;
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.

Good to Have:

• Ability to think logically, break down complex problems with a strong focus on details;
• Fluent in and comfortable reading common coding and scripting languages.
• Experience working with a multiplayer shooter;
• Experience with ambisonics;
• Experience with the Payday franchise from a player perspective.

To Be Successful in this position you are:

• Driven to deliver the best possible audio experience to our players;
• Driven to innovate and provide a fresh perspective to sound design.

This is not a composer position although skills and experience of composing can be beneficial as a Sound Designer.

Starbreeze offers assistance with relocation should you require it.

Still reading? Good…because here’s the good part of this job ad: We offer you a position at a company where we value empowerment, agility and ownership. While we evolve we want you to grow with us and to develop as a professional.

Sounds good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and portfolio and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible; selection and interviews are held continuously. Send your application with a resumé, portfolio and cover letter in English. All applications must include a resumé and portofolio to be considered.

Job description

Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We’re a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Join us. Shape your story here.

Rocksteady Studios is a member of the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment family, and the developer of the award-winning Batman: Arkham series of games.

Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time.

We’re a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values.

Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

The Audio Code team works closely with Sound Design and other Development teams to develop best-in-class audio solutions for our games. We’re hard at work on delivering the full superhero – and supervillain -gaming experience, through our passion for quality, attention to detail, and originality in videogame audio.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Audio Code Director to anticipate, architect and implement improvements to our audio systems

• Liaise with Sound Design and Development teams to give direction and feedback on requirements for audio code implementation

• Own and drive audio features on the current road map through to delivery

• Collaborate with our Development teams to design and develop new audio systems and pipelines

• Promote productive and optimal use of our engine, tools and frameworks.

Requirements

• Advanced C/C++ programming skills

• Strong understanding of Audio Programming techniques

• Understanding of the development requirements for the leading game platforms

• Familiarity the game development production process – ideally with shipped project experience

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of Python / C#

• Wwise experience

• Unreal Engine experience UI Design & Programming, e.g. Qt.

The Perks

• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

owerhouse brands Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Job description

Keywords Studios is a premier international service provider to the global video game industry and beyond. From our offices and beautiful newly built recording studios in Burbank, we collaborate with top game developers and publishers as well as streaming platforms, content distributors and broadcasters, providing services including English voice recording, dubbing, subtitling and access services to help make their content shine for audiences worldwide.

The Opportunity

The Casting Producer will be in charge of helping to cast and hire voice actors in accordance with clients' budgets and the project’s creative requirements. He/she will be responsible for leading negotiations with actors and agencies for all bookings. The Casting Producer must have a vast knowledge of a large range of actors and an extensive understanding of their abilities and voice characteristics. The Casting Producer must also possess a thorough appreciation of changing market demands and trends within voice production/localization in the video game and media entertainment industry. The Casting Producer will also help to broaden the existing pool of talent and continually seek new voices when demand increases, and expand our casting services to accommodate a large volume of projects. The Casting Producer oils the cogs of the facility ensuring things run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

What You'll Do:

• Study project details and casting material such as character descriptions, scripts, images, voice samples, etc., to understand casting requirements.
• Send casting references and recording assets to actors/agencies for home reads.
• Own and organize our actor database in order to easily search and find talent.
• Negotiate with actors and vendors according to the project budget and specification.
• Provide the list of candidate actors to clients through Project Managers (PMs) for the final confirmation as necessary.
• Upload samples to client casting platforms as required, or email castings as applicable.
• Contact actors/agencies to hold and book actors and determine all recording schedules.
• Act as a liaison between the company and actors/agencies and nurture those relationships.
• Find replacements, as needed, during production for actors who can't complete their roles.
• Help the audio team with assigning appropriate freelance vendors for each project including: directors, engineers, assistants, and editors.
• Collect invoices from actors/agencies and report final cost to Audio Manager.
• Participate in production meetings with clients as required.
• Proactively identify when external casting is needed in order to scale up and take on more requests.
• Continually look for ways to expand our roster and find new talent niches.
• Cover during Casting Coordinator’s absence
• Other related projects and duties as needed.
• Actors’ bookings and schedules.
• Allocate studios, directors, and freelance engineers to schedule recordings.
• Ensure completion of contracts, releases, W-9s, and NDAs.
• Manage all SAG-AFTRA paperwork and union clearances.
• Prioritize different projects and timelines with the PMs.
• Use internal tools to plan and keep track of the bookings and schedules.
• Keep the PMs informed about the status of bookings.
• Delegate necessary project tasks to our Studio Assistants in order to prioritize casting.
• Anticipate busy periods and proactively request additional help during planning stages.
• Help the Studio Manager to expand and grow our casting services by finding external vendors.

Coordination:

• Actors’ bookings and schedules.
• Allocate studios, directors, and freelance engineers to schedule recordings.
• Ensure completion of contracts, releases, W-9s, and NDAs.
• Manage all SAG-AFTRA paperwork and union clearances.
• Prioritize different projects and timelines with the PMs.
• Use internal tools to plan and keep track of the bookings and schedules.
• Keep the PMs informed about the status of bookings.
• Delegate necessary project tasks to our Studio Assistants in order to prioritize casting.
• Anticipate busy periods and proactively request additional help during planning stages.
• Help the Studio Manager to expand and grow our casting services by finding external vendors.

Requirements

• A true passion for the craft of voice acting and audio production.
• At least 3+ years working in a voice production company and/or as a freelancer in voice casting.
• Knowledge of voice actors, industry trends, and best practices.
• Connection to voice actors and talent agencies.
• Sharp communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Must be highly organized and a highly independent multi-tasker with a strong command of time management.
• Must have the ability to be efficient in a demanding and very fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of video games, film and tv pop culture, and their industries (publishers, developers, platforms, etc.).

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in Administrative, Production, and/or Coordination positions for 3+ years (experience in the Audiovisual market and/or recording studios is a plus).
• Must have an excellent understanding of the audio production process, lingo, and file formats.
• Strong command of MS Excel.
• Ability to adapt to evolving workflows and new tools.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to teamwork in a proactive and positive manner to achieve shared objectives.
• Friendly and personable with great people skills.

Behavioral Skills:

• Outstanding ability to use good judgment to constantly prioritize tasks and outsource overflow.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to teamwork in a proactive and positive manner to achieve shared objectives.
• Friendly and personable with great people skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
• 401K w/ company match
• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the dubbing and gaming industry
• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities