Job description

Sucker Punch seeks a supersonic Sound Designer!

Are you a creative sound designer with a penchant to think outside any and all boxes when cultivating new sounds? Do you enjoy getting your fingernails dirty in audio tools or even scripting languages? Are you a self-motivated individual who takes initiative, communicates well, and loves what you do? Do you want to join a great team making great games AND have fun doing it?

Sucker Punch is on the lookout for a top notch Sound Designer with outstanding design chops and (ideally) some technical know-how. If you have the qualifications and the drive, please send us a note including a little about yourself, a current resume, and a description of your favorite sound you’ve ever designed.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement original sound effects within a production schedule timeline
• Field and studio recording for aforementioned sound effects and our in-house sfx library
• Respond to direction from the Audio Director on audio aesthetics and sound design feedback
• Interface with teams cross-studio to ensure features and content are addressed
• Help improve internal tools, process and communication.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in video game sound design
• Professional understanding of game audio aesthetics and implementation methods
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Adult responsibility skills
• A desire to learn new tools and improve your skills

Preferred:

• Experience with audio middleware (Wwise/FMOD/Unreal/etc.)
• Scripting experience
• Passable sense of humor
• Reaper proficiency

Job description

Remedy Entertainment, the creator of Control®, Quantum Break®, Max Payne®, Alan Wake® and Death Rally® and one of the leading independent game studios in the world is looking for a Technical Audio Designer to create high quality gaming experiences for the next generation of games.

Are you passionate about creating memorable gaming experiences through a well-balanced mix of compelling narrative and intense action?

As Technical Audio Designer at Remedy you will be responsible of ensuring that the audio fidelity, integration and audio pipeline are of the highest possible standard and serve the game vision.

Role and Responsibilities

• In this role you will be working with the project audio team on integrating audio and audio systems for our games.
• Along with the audio team, you will also work together with other cross-functional teams on designing and implementing features, from the conception of a project to ensuring the technical integrity of the shipping titles.
• You will closely collaborate with other disciplines like level design, game design, VFX, animation, programming, to create an emotional and high-quality experience for the players.

Requirements and qualifications

• You are experienced working with game engines and level editors like Unity, Unreal, CryEngine or internal editors, and you are familiar with software development processes.
• You’re skilled using high-level programming languages (Python, Lua, C#, etc.) and experienced with Middleware such as Wwise, FMOD, Elias.
• You are used to work with modern DAWs and sound editors such as Reaper and RX. As a designer, you worked already with audio programming languages like Pure Data, Max MSP, Reaktor, SuperCollider, etc.
• You thrive working in a team environment, sharing ideas and learning from others. You are used to collaborate with other development teams across different departments and you are able to communicate and present your ideas in a clear and coherent way.
• You can also work independently, being organized and able to document your work.

What is in it for you?

• You get to work on awesome, unique videogames that the global audience is interested in at a studio where your input is valued. We try our hardest to keep our team sizes and the workload sensible, so your contributions feel valuable
• This position is based in Helsinki metropolitan area in Finland, where the quality of life is exceptional and cost of living is affordable. If you're not already in Finland, our relocation service is there every step of the way to take care of you. You can concentrate on work, while we’ll take care of everything else
• You will be offered competitive compensation with a bonus system
• We work hard, but at Remedy we believe in a great work life balance. Happy people work better. In Finland you get up to 5 weeks of paid vacation every year. This is on top of public holidays and other special occasions

To apply, please fill in the application form with your CV (English), work references/portfolio and other information relevant to the position. This position will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found.

Job description
Creating world-class racing games is our passion and our award-winning audio team are at the pinnacle of creativity and technology. Our hunger for audio excellence feeds a high-octane, visceral and immersive game experience across our titles, delivering award-winning sound right to the cockpit of your car.

We are at the absolute cutting edge of audio technology, working with granular synthesis and reflections. This role will combine taking the lead and the hands-on responsibility to develop sound across multiple platforms and a range of new, redeveloped and existing IP so there is huge variety and scope to enjoy.

Our focus is on experiential audio, so alongside your expert knowledge of the technical building blocks you will be able to push the boundaries in delivering gameplay sound. You’ll be responsible for completion of multiple features of a project, and understand impact beyond immediate context and discipline.

Creating world-class racing games is our passion and our award-winning audio team are at the pinnacle of creativity and technology. Our hunger for audio excellence feeds a high-octane, visceral and immersive game experience across our titles, delivering award-winning sound right to the cockpit of your car.

We are at the absolute cutting edge of audio technology, working with granular synthesis and reflections. This role will combine taking the lead and the hands-on responsibility to develop sound across multiple platforms and a range of new, redeveloped and existing IP so there is huge variety and scope to enjoy.

Our focus is on experiential audio, so alongside your expert knowledge of the technical building blocks you will be able to push the boundaries in delivering gameplay sound. You’ll be responsible for completion of multiple features of a project, and understand impact beyond immediate context and discipline.

As an established game-audio professional naturally you will be a highly competent C++ software developer and have extensive experience with audio middleware, preferably WWise. This is an award-winning and BAFTA nominated team working at the pinnacle of in-game audio standards in a highly communicative, dynamic World-class team.

We’re thrilled to be able to present this career opportunity to the worthy games professionals with both the expertise and the desire for creating outstanding audio.

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary and an excellent package including bonus and share options
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Beautiful rural location
• Over 30 year’s experience in developing games and careers in the industry
• Exceptional peer support and knowledge-base where you can thrive
• Free onsite gym and bus between Leamington and Southam
• Subsidised canteen and on site pub!

As an established game-audio professional naturally you will be a highly competent C++ software developer and have extensive experience with audio middleware, preferably WWise. This is an award-winning and BAFTA nominated team working at the pinnacle of in-game audio standards in a highly communicative, dynamic World-class team. We’re thrilled to be able to present this career opportunity to the worthy games professionals with both the expertise and the desire for creating outstanding audio. **In return you will receive:-** – Competitive salary and an excellent package including bonus and share options – Flexible working to suit your lifestyle – Beautiful rural location – Over 30 year’s experience in developing games and careers in the industry – Exceptional peer support and knowledge-base where you can thrive – Free onsite gym and bus between Leamington and Southam – Subsidised canteen and on site pub!