Gearbox audio team is looking for an Assoc. (Jr.) sound designer. Our focus for this position is creativity, experimentation, recording, implementation and database management. We are looking for someone that is passionate about sound design and constantly pushes themselves to learn more. If you are that person we are here for you and want to help you evolve.

This is a Jr. position so we aren’t concerned with titles shipped as much as we are looking for someone who has explored sound design and has a firm understanding of the principles through trial and error. Maybe you have been recording source and experimenting with layering sounds, or you have been involved in the authoring of audio for indie projects. Either way we are interested in you as long as you share our passion for game audio.

Requirements:

• Experience with field recording.
• Strong passion for creating audio content for games
• Driven desire to learn sound design techniques and grow skill set
• Basic understanding of the principles of sound design, and the role sound design has in player feedback and immersion.
• Understanding of the game audio pipeline or experience in a game engine
• Must be receptive to feedback.
• Must like to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with SFX database programs such as Soundminer or BaseHead.
• Attention to detail both in sound design as well as database management.
• Self-motivated and can self manage.
• Takes ownership of tasks assigned and is assertive with regard to cross discipline communication.

 Responsibilities:

• Aiding the other sound designers with in-house foley recording.
• Organization and metadata management of our Soundminer database.
• Entry-level sound design tasks.
• In-engine implementation.

Playground Games is looking for a Lead Audio Designer to join our racing team. You will apply your considerable knowledge of audio production to design and realise the complete audio soundscape for our games.  You must be organised, methodical and have a proven track record that includes project life cycle audio leadership on at least one highly regarded console title.

Your experience within the games industry will have seen you work on multiple high-profile console titles during your career. As the Lead Audio Designer, you’ll take responsibility for all aspects of audio production and will set quality standards for the rest of your team.

You’ll be flexible, highly motivated and approachable, with excellent communication skills honed by your experience of working with a myriad of different personalities and disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of audio production.
• Set the audio vision and quality standards of our games
• Define and optimise audio workflows and technical pipelines.
• Manage and mentor an existing team of audio designers.
• Diligently manage outsource engagements.
• Work closely with design, production and engineering to organise and coordinate audio activities and 
• Set and maintain audio goals and timelines.

Experience/Skills:

• 7 years of experience working in AAA games.
• Worked on at least two published title as Lead Audio Designer or Audio Director.
• A detailed, working knowledge of the most common DAWs and plugins a must.
• Expert knowledge of audio middleware packages and AAA audio best practices.
• An organised and considered approach to the planning and delivery of game audio
• A passion for game audio and lead an active gaming lifestyle.
• A proven track record of world class technical audio design skills.
• Strong location and studio based SFX recording experience.
• Avid follower of leading game audio techniques and new technology’s.
• An incredibly keen ear for audio production detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership and delegation skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the world’s most exciting games studio’s, using cutting edge technology to world class games, within a successful, highly talented and collaborative team. 

Apple’s Technology Development Group is looking for a Procedural Audio Engineer to develop next generation audio synthesis algorithms. This engineer will work closely with the audio teams from across the company to guide the future of Apple’s procedural audio technology and experience across our products.

Key Qualifications
• Deep understanding of audio, acoustics, physics, and procedural audio
• Excellent C/C++ coding skills
• Experience designing and implementing procedural audio software
• Experience with audio DSP programming in a framework such as Max/Faust/PureData
• Excellent communication skills and experience with executive presentations
• Experience in the following strongly preferred:
• Swift / Objective-C
• Running DAW software such as Logic, ProTools, REAPER, etc.
• Scripting languages such as Python and MATLAB
• Professional use of DAW software such as Logic, ProTools, REAPER, etc.
• Experience writing audio plugins for Unity3D, Unreal Engine, FMOD, Wwise, or other game audio engines
• Experience with audio DSP programming in a framework such as Max/Faust/PureData
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with executive presentations
• Swift / Objective-C
• Experience writing digital audio workstation software Experience with procedural audio
• Scripting languages such as Python and MATLAB

Description
We are a special projects group within Apple charged with research and development of new product categories and core technologies. Are you passionate about groundbreaking technology? Are you interested in being apart our future in audio?

Education & Experience
BA, MS or PhD – Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Synergy is looking for a full-time Sound/Audio Designer who loves to work with Audio and that takes pride in their work and has a passion for the gaming field! The ideal person will have broad audio experience while integrating audio middleware and implementing audio game features.

About Synergy
Synergy Blue is a leading software development and consulting firm specializing in traditional, online and entertainment casino gaming solutions. Uniting video gaming vertical systems with proven casino floor expertise, we are experts in todays casino gaming environment. Our rapidly expanding team is full of passionate, creative and intelligent people who are creating the next generation of interactive software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create and implement audio assets for various games at a high quality.
• Coordinate with game and design teams to solve problems and create amazing audio.
• Work with Unity3d and data assets to hook up and test audio assets.
• Evaluate audio mix and implementation of audio assets in-game and adjust according to
• Help with linear trailer or promo video sound edit and mix.
• Manage and prioritize assigned tasks, with a focus on achieving goals on schedule
• Use of field recording and broad libraryknowledge in sound design.
• Creation of emote music.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+years of experience in Audio Game Engineering/Programming
• Experience designing, editing, mixing, mastering and implementing content for interactive and linear media.
• Firm grasp of audio engineering fundamentals for studio and field recording.
• Experience with Unreal or Unity editors, including scripting, level editor, animation and linear editors.
• Experience with audio middleware and implementing audio assets into game build.
• Ability to design and implement audio scripting to achieve desired in-game audio features and dynamic playback.
• Experience of minimum 3-5 years as part of an audio team and having shipped at least two titles.
• Strong self-management, organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently while having a great team player attitude.
• Positive, solution-oriented and independent approach to work.
• Please include a 3-5-minute video file with footage from games you have worked on as well as a cue sheet or superimposed text explaining your contributions to the footage with your application.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of C#

Due to the highly regulated industry, to be considered for this role you must:

• Be over 21 years old
• Have a valid drivers license and transportation

Pass detailed security and background checks:

• Pass drug testing
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer

We have great benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Life Insurance, Free Short-Term Disability, Free AD&D
• Comfortable offices with lots of work space
• Fun and relaxed environment
• Snacks & Drinks
• Amazing location
• Resort lifestyle
• Low cost of living
• Low commute times

Experience:

• Audio Game: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules