20 great new audio jobs at Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Pixar, Clean Cuts, Sixieme Son, Frontier, Ubisoft Osaka, Gearbox Software, KWS Burbank, Ubisoft Dusseldorf, Blizzard Irvine, Rev Rooms, Radical Forge, Imba Interactive, Sonnox, Glowmade, EA Vancouver, Crytek, Plane Toast, Shapeform, and Hidden Leaf Games

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We came across interesting new jobs at Pixar, Clean Cuts Interactive, Sixieme Son, and Nickelodeon Animation Studio – and they’re looking for an Assistant Music & Sound Editor (CA, US), Sound Designer (DC, US), Music Designer (France), and Voice Record Assistant (CA, US).

We also found openings for a Graduate Audio Designer at Frontier Developments (England), Audio Engineer at Ubisoft Osaka (Japan), Lead Audio Programmer at Gearbox Software (TX, US), Technical Operations Audio Lead at KWS Burbank (CA, US), Audio Director at Ubisoft Dusseldorf (Germany), Localization Audio Producer at Blizzard Irvine (CA, US), Senior Sound Designer at Rev Rooms (England), Audio Designer at Radical Forge (England), Audio Software Engineer at Crytek (Germany), Sound Designer at Plane Toast (Remote), Senior Sound Designer at Shapeform (Japan), and Sound Designer at Hidden Leaf Games (Remote).

Bonus: The Audio Jobs Facebook and LinkedIn groups also have opportunities for a Technical Sound Designer at Imba Interactive (Singapore / Hybrid), Digital Marketing Executive at Sonnox Ltd (England), Sound Designer at Glowmade (England), and Senior Audio Artist I / Lead Speech Artist at EA Vancouver (BC, Canada).

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Assistant Music & Sound Editor
Company: Pixar
Location: Emeryville, CA, US
Job description

Music Editorial Support
  • Maintaining music library server
  • Cataloging records imported from music library
  • Music requests: importing music into Media Composer
  • Research emerging film scores and composers
  • Assist with session conforms
  • Transport session material between Media Composer and ProTools
  • Media management: video, audio, digital and paper
  • Under the direction of the Music Editors, help research and place specific music cues in
  • sequences
Archive Support
  • Prepare and execute audio file transfers and conversion
  • Check final audio deliveries: check naming, sync, critical monitoring to ensure accuracy
  • of stems
  • Maintain department back ups
  • General Support
  • Maintain existing and create new documentation for the music and sound editorial
  • department’s workflow and practices
  • Assist in the development of department standards and practices
Qualifications:
  • Proficient with Pro Tools
  • Proficient with Macintosh OS (mid-high level user)
  • Experience with database management with tools such as Soundminer preferred
  • Audio to picture experience (Media Composer, sync, surround)
  • Responsible, excellent attention to detail. Self-starting, team player
  • Ability to multi-task and remain steady under pressure
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Inquisitive and creative problem solver

  • Willing to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends) and/or overtime on short notice

  • Basic music theory and terminology knowledge and/or musical training
  • Passion for all types of music
  • Audio engineering experience is a plus

Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We know our storytelling is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Pixar participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. | Follow us on Twitter @PixarRecruiting.

Sound Designer
Company: Clean Cuts Interactive
Location: Washington DC, US
Job description

Clean Cuts Interactive is seeking a Sound Designer with a passion for creative sound design to join our staff. This staff position will play a major role in an upcoming unannounced cutting edge AAA title. This project will not only be fun, but creatively challenging. Remote applicants are encouraged to apply. Ability to work onsite at our DC or Baltimore facilities is preferred but not required.

We are a tight knit group of passionate audio specialists that love to create outstanding audio in a collaborative environment. We pride ourselves in having a positive and supportive work culture that encourages the creative but also work/life balance. Clean Cuts Interactive has been a trusted creative partner providing the highest level of audio for over 20 years.

Position Responsibilities include:
  • Create and master sound amazing sound assets in both linear and interactive formats
  • Collaborate with other members of our audio team and development partners to achieve outstanding audio
  • Playtesting to identify and fix audio issues
  • Implementation of audio assets
Requirements:
  • Great sound design aesthetic with the ability to execute on a variety of style
  • 3 + years working in game audio
  • Expertise with Pro Tools/Reaper or similar DAW
  • Enjoys and excels in a collaborative, positive team atmosphere
  • Experience working in game engines and audio middleware
  • Experience with Perforce or similar svn
  • Strong knowledge of audio recording practices and fundamentals (EQ, Compression, etc)
  • Self Motivated – ability to work independently with collaborative instincts
  • Excellent written, documentation, organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to solve technical and creative challenges
  • Ability to handle tasks simultaneously

Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and Reel.

Source: Tom Dao
Music Designer
Company: Sixieme Son
Location: Paris, France
Job description

Music Designer
  • Permanent contract
  • Starting date: September 4, 2022
  • Paris
  • Occasional remote authorized
Sixième Son
A leading sonic branding agency that creates high-performing, long-lasting sonic and musical solutions. From tailor-made audio identities, to the design of sonic interfaces for human-machine technology, to the creation of soundscapes for environmental brand experiences, we help build more successful brands.

Founded in 1995 in Paris, and established offices in the US in 2012, Sixième Son has created over 450 sonic branding systems across the world for ambitious B2B, B2C and retail brands. Our goal is to increase brand value by creating bespoke sonic identities that are memorable, differentiating, attention grabbing, and convey brand values. Offices include Barcelona, Chicago, New York, Paris, Singapore and Toronto.

Job description
Due to significant growth and increase in creative production, Sixième Son is looking to hire a new Music Designer to join our creative team. This role will be under the supervision of our Creative Directors, and located at our office in Paris 5.

Preferred experience
Onboarding will consist of an overview of the company, our approach to sonic branding and our strategic methodology. Subsequently, the new Designer will be involved in creative projects related to sonic branding such as: the creation of sonic identities, sonic logos, and the development of custom music scores for advertising/digital applications.

The following creative skills and talent are required to support this role:
  • A diverse knowledge of, and the ability to compose in different musical styles/genres (from baroque, to techno, to jazz, etc.). You must also be able to compose via computer software programs.
  • A profound musical background and education, with a true passion to be creative with sound and music.
  • Eagerness to work with a dynamic, demanding and diverse team that specializes in designing sonic identities and strategies for brands.
  • Past experience working / composing music for brands.
  • English native speaker.
  • Bonus: you specialize in a specific musical instrument (piano, guitar, horns, etc.).

Salary based on profile + lunch card (9€ / day) + 50% reimbursement on monthly transport cost.

Recruitment process
Candidates should send a resume + cover letter + demo / portfolio on Welcome to the Jungle, before August 30th 2022.

If your application is selected in the first round, you will then be asked to work on a case study.

Source: Devbrada
Voice Record Assistant
Company: Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Location: Burbank, CA, US
Job description

For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others.Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!

Responsibilities:
  • Assists Coordinators with all voice records, scheduling & tracking.
  • Labels pick-ups and scripts with the appropriate take for the Editor.
  • Highlights recording materials and distributes them accordingly to talent, outside studios, and directors.
  • Gather and track talent’s remote recording capabilities.
  • Ensures voice references or auditions are placed on the server for the record.
  • Collects and files outstanding material, along with making note of any additional voices for casting and administrative coordinator.
  • Liaisons with Record Coordinators to prep sessions and update calendars.
  • Submit drive on requests for talent/voice directors/studio teachers/any outside parties for records.
  • Assists periodically with attending sessions if needed.
  • Logs circle takes for the Editor and Production with notes on current outstanding material.
  • The Voice Record Assistant will be included on all distribution of writing materials, this includes: script schedule, production schedule, post schedule, outlines, first draft, second draft, record draft, pickup sheets, animatic drafts, ADR, and shipping drafts.
Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experienced in Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Ability to multi-task and work under strenuous deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Voice Over experience is a plus

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Paramount believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, Paramount requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to the agreement reached between the Company and the applicable Union.

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