Job description

At Paradox, we believe our players deserve to get an engaging, dynamic soundscape that will provide the best audio feedback for each of the stories they decide to play out, in any of our titles.

About the role

As Project Audio Director, you will be responsible for defining the audio design vision of a project by recognizing the specific needs and challenges, both on a creative and a technical level as well as being part of the project’s leadership team and contributing ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production, development, and creative vision.

You will oversee all of the creation and implementation of sound assets, VO, and music, and be accountable for a well-balanced, high-quality audio experience. Together with the Head of Audio and the Audio Producer you'll help formulate a game plan for how to realistically achieve each project's goals as well as accurately assess the time required to complete each task.

By acting as a mentor to all of our Sound Designers and talent pool, your work will have a direct and influential impact on the quality and feel of the project, and help shape the future development of our Audio Department.

Requirements

• Demonstratable experience in game development with at least two shipped titles as Lead Audio Designer or similar
• Proven track record in high-quality audio design and implementation skills
• An understanding of audio in both linear and non-linear environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work and inspire in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, and experience working with cross-discipline teams
• Solid understanding of audio technical budgeting and optimization best practices for games
• Proficient with Wwise and FMOD

Bonuses

• AAA game audio experience
• Composition and Interactive Music skills
• Experience in code or scripting
• Experience working on a live service game
• A rich history of game-playing across a wide variety of game genres with a focus on strategy titles

Qualifications

On a personal level, you’re a curious and creative audio professional, passionate about Game Audio. Your experience allows you to identify issues and solve problems quickly and effectively. You are comfortable using different DAW and audio tools (such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Cubase, and RX) You understand the need for being detail-oriented and structured, and you use those skills by documenting and streamlining processes while always maintaining the highest possible quality.

Some of our benefits include:

If you think that this description matches you, we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will interview candidates continuously. If you don't match all the requirements, please demonstrate how your passion, attitude and interest in Paradox might compensate for this.

At Paradox Interactive we celebrate difference and care deeply about diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage you, no matter who you are, to apply for this job if you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

Job description

A leader in creating deep and engaging experiences on PC and mobile, Jagex was founded in 2001 and is today one of the UK’s biggest and most respected video game developers and publishers.

Famed for its flagship MMOs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, Jagex has welcomed more than 260million player accounts to its world and created a $1bn lifetime franchise revenue. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds.

Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly-active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.

Jagex is expanding and extending its portfolio with fresh franchise titles, new IP and, in 2018 launched Jagex Partners, delivering third-party publishing and operational services exclusively for the living games of the future.

Jagex employs more than 400 people at its Cambridge headquarters and is on the hunt for talented people to work across the business to help the company to achieve yet another year of record growth and player satisfaction.

Job Purpose:
As Studio Audio Director, you work with both your audio department and the game teams defining the audio direction across all products across game development and publishing. You build and oversee smooth pipelines and ensure the highest audio quality is achieved by internal and external development in collaboration with the product and marketing creative direction. You are the gate keeper for audio quality across the studio.

As the figure head of audio, you are expected to work closely with your team across multiple studio projects and incentives while providing direct leadership and guidance. You are an inspirational leader who provides motivation, mentoring and coaching as well as advocating team creativity and best practices throughout the audio department including health and well-being.

At a Director level you also contribute toward studio wide topics, decisions and directives that will move the studios creative department forward and continue to establish Jagex as a studio of exceptional talent. It also a requirement you represent your team at a product, leadership, and craft level both to the wider studio, community, and industry.

Key Duties Include:

• Runs the day to day operations of the audio team
• Works with the audio, game dev and publishing teams setting the audio direction and technical goals across multiple projects.
• Effectively communicates audio vision by producing Audio Direction pitches, guides, and documentation
• Communicates updates oft eam progress to EPs, Senior Directors, VP’s, and Exec
• Defines and drives best practices and pipelines in all areas of audio creation including outsourcing
• Keeps deadlines by working with production effectively planning team strategy and highlighting key risks
• Defines audio needs and creates growth plans partnering with recruitment to deliver
• Line manages Associate Director and may line manage others depending on team size and setup
• Mentors and coaches Lead and Associate Directors in career growth and craft
• Inspires, motivates, and unleashes potential in individuals and team to deliver beyond their expectation
• Establishes high performing teams in craft excellence
• Keeps themselves and the team informed of the latest advancements of technology and techniques specific to audio
• Able to show a path forward for their team in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity
• Advocates for creativity and best practices throughout all audio disciplines
• Contributes toward studio initiatives and is a team and studio ambassador personifying the company values.
• Is part of studio creative leadership shaping the strategy of the audio department within Jagex

Essential Requirements:

• Able to tangibly demonstrate high quality audio delivery and direction
• Extensive end to end game development experience from concept, production through to live game on PC or Console to AAA standard
• Up to date working knowledge of audio engines, hardware, and software
• Fluent communicating an audio vision to teams, stakeholders and externally as required
• Competent planning audio growth and development departmentally supporting studio and game team needs
• Comfortable documenting and presenting current industry best practices to audio and game teams
• Broad audio knowledge base with practical mentoring capability in two of the following areas: sound design, composing, mastering, technical, foley/ voice
• Working knowledge of audio workflows across all areas of audio creation an implementation
• Strong team leadership ability with an inspirational lead by example approach that unleashes potential in others
• Capable of bringing a competitive edge to the studio through Audio Direction and team strength

Company Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Gym Membership
• Monthly Energy Allowance
• Generous Pension Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Free Cycle Repair
• Income Protection
• Dental Plan
• Free Fruit and Drinks
• Subsidised Canteen

Feel like you fit this role, but don’t meet all the requirements? We strive for fresh perspectives, so as long as you can demonstrate how your attitude and other abilities might make up for any gaps we would welcome your application!

Jagex are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Job description

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts , Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare .

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/ , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/ , and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Your Mission

As Infinity Ward Austin’s Audio Director, you will establish and execute an audio vision. You will represent and defend the vision by keeping close contact with all other directors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in audio design and production, with proficiency in sound design, music production, and voice production. Additionally, they should be skilled at managing, developing, and mentoring audio staff.

This candidate should have a passion for video games, with an overwhelming drive to create a world-class audio experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and implementation of all audio for the project.
• Supervise and maintain the highest level of quality for all audio assets.
• Design and produce sound effects.
• Produce music.
• Produce VO content.
• Oversee outsource audio services for sound, Foley, music, VO, Cinematics, etc.
• Oversee implementation of audio assets and assist in developing integration tools.
• Act as an expert in proprietary pipelines and integration processes.
• Manage internal audio teams, external audio vendors and schedules.
• Explain and demonstrate technical details and express clear aesthetic qualities and requirements.
• Innovate and adapt to drive new Audio features. Develop methodologies for continuous improvement across the department.
• Work with the team to define an effective audio style and execution across the project.
• Define and advocate for the audio technology that will create the best experience for players.
• Proactively identify and define ways to improve the audio experience across a growing spectrum of features.
• Work with the audio team and across disciplines to clearly define and articulate goals.
• Lead by example and provide both motivation and inspiration to other team members.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6+ years working on audio for multiple AAA titles.
• 3+ years working as a leader in the field of audio.
• Experience as a lead or director with proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expertise and understanding of the entire audio process, including sound effects, voice over, music, and audio system technology.
• Knowledge of game engine technology and audio middleware solutions.
• Skilled in effective communication across all disciplines and departments.
• A passion and deep understanding of the impact and role that audio plays in the overall player experience.

Pluses:

• A love and passion for first person shooters
• Adept at interacting with and responding to feedback.
• Coding or scripting skills.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job description

With a rich history of developing multiple AAA franchises such as Little Big Planet and Crackdown, as well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport and Hitman series, Sumo Sheffield’s vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.

As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.

The team have a track record of working on some of the world's biggest and best games and received two BAFTAs for their work on Sackboy: A Big Adventure- As the scale and exclusivity of projects continues to grow, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Sumo Sheffield family!

The role @ Sumo

We are seeking a talented Sound Designer to join our growing team and help create incredible games!

You will be using our leading-edge facilities to create and implement sound effects in our most exciting projects yet! Working alongside our design, art and code teams you will create and integrate audio as a central pillar of our games- You will take responsibility for driving quality throughout, with involvement in every aspect of audio development from concepting through to final mix.

We are passionate about all aspects of audio and this is a great opportunity for a talented designer who shares that passion and wants to be part of this exciting studio’s future-

Within this role you will:

• Create AAA standard, original SFX using a range of sound design methods and techniques
• Have an in-depth understanding of Wwise middleware
• Represent audio interests within cross-discipline feature groups
• Work closely with our talented audio team to deliver AAA audio for our games

We need you to have experience with:

• Full cycle work experience as an Audio Designer on at least 2 shipped AAA titles
• Demonstrable sound design skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Advanced working knowledge of Wwise middleware
• Good knowledge of field and studio recording
• Familiarity with Foley recording and application.
• Experience in working with sound to picture.
• Able to take and act on feedback and direction.

It would also be great if you have experience with:

• Working experience with current gen console development/production
• Experienced Reaper user
• Comfortable running dialogue sessions
• Experienced in multichannel sound design
• An understanding of current developments in interactive audio
• Working experience of creating UE4 Blueprints or similar visual scripting

What we offer:

• Defined Annual Bonus Scheme
• ULEV car scheme
• Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Flexible Working
• 21 days free-use holiday
• your birthday off
• 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day
• a duvet day
• Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year
• Bank Holidays
• extra allowance accrued for longer service
• Free dental insurance
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Income Protection of 75% for 5 years
• Enhanced Mat/Paternity & Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Help at Hand – Remote GP, Mental Health & Physio appointments
• Free financial & home buying support consultations
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses
• Career Development Pathway
• Wrap Parties.
• Project Completion Awards
• Game/Creative Jams
• Big Family Events
• Studio social activities, e.g- running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…
• Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group
• Free fruit and drinks in our studios
• Employee Referral Bonus

Where do we stand on diversity?

At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day- We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.

We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

More about Sumo Sheffield

Sumo Sheffield is located just outside the city centre in Sumo Digital’s HQ, just off J34 on the M1 and a stone’s throw from the city’s primary shopping and leisure complex- With a multi-building campus comprised of industry-leading facilities, an onsite gym and subsidised canteen, Sumo Sheffield provides everything needed for all teams to create the world’s best games.

Sheffield is the fifth largest city in the UK and is easily accessible by road and rail from Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands- The city enjoys a wealth of facilities to suit a wide array of interests, including:

• World-class sports facilities
• Iconic theatres and galleries
• Multiple retail and shopping experiences
• Diverse and renowned restaurants and eateries
• The award-winning National Video Game Museum

More about Sumo Digital

Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios- Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.