Internship Term: Spring 2017
Application deadline: October 15th
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter

The Role:
As a Music Intern, you will learn from industry veterans and gain valuable hands on experience in the field of game audio. By recording and editing audio files and integrating them into our games, you will have an experience that is both rewarding and challenging. You will be assigned meaningful work that will directly enhance your grounding in a real world, fast paced professional production environment.

Ideal Requirements:
• Ability to support music integration into games
• Music editing and knowledge of Pro Tools or similar DAW
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using MS Office (Excel and Word)
• Understanding of database technology and asset management
• Music production including MIDI sequencing, scoring or editing to visual media, recording practices and related technology
• Experience game testing for music behavior, bug reporting is a plus

Qualifications
PlayStation Spring Internships are typically 12 weeks in length. Our ideal candidates are junior or senior undergraduates, Masters or Ph.D. students. Internships are also available to recent graduates within one year of graduation. International students are eligible to apply if eligible to work in the United States.

You will work closely with audio designers to design, create and maintain systems and tools in Snowdrop, our in-house developed engine.

This is a full time position that requires a relocation to Malmö, Sweden.

Responsibilities
– Drive the development of the snowdrop audio-tools & systems, in collaboration with the audio team
– Maintain the current tools & systems in a workable state
– Be responsible for any audio tech issues that might arise, and find the most efficient solutions to fix them.

Qualifications
To suit this position you must have a passion for programming and games. It’s important that you can work independently within your area of competence whilst simultaneously being a strong team player. As a person you are creative, hardworking, cooperative and result oriented. You are passionate about your job and have a strong creative mind.

Skills and experience
– Passion for games, at least 1-2 AAA titles shipped as Audio Programmer
– Excellent C++ programming skills
– Strong experience with PS4/XboxOne/PC
– Experience working with Wwise
– Strong understanding of software development practices
– Excellent understanding of code performance and optimization techniques on consoles as well as PC
– Strong experience working with a multi-threaded code-base
– Excellent English (oral and written) communication skills

Bonus Skills
– Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field
– Strong knowledge of sound theory
– DSP Programming skills
– Experience of working in large engines/projects
– Experience working with Wwise plugins
– Experience working with Bink audio
– Experience working with sound propagation
– Experience with voice & localization pipelines
– Good understanding of the content pipeline in game engines

Responsibilities
– Set out the sound design with the core team in the project design phase;
– Realise the impact of the targets set by project managers in terms of workload and resources when designing the scope and deliverables or processing project changes and implement problem-solving strategies for the team whenever necessary;
– Organise and coordinate the activities and resources required as part of the production process at all project phases;
– Challenge team members whenever necessary to ensure that all technical decisions are sound and based on facts;
– Provide visibility for the team on the progress of the deliverables (planned and actual deliverables) and implement solutions to avoid gaps;
– Understand the game’s technical and artistic constraints and important aspects (story, gameplay, vision) to direct/coach the team;
– Approve/ensure the approval of the work carried out by team members at the end of each project phase (iterative process);
– Mobilise the work team by regularly gauging team morale, determining the root causes of issues and implementing relevant solutions;
– Coach employees on how to carry out their work to foster their development by helping to determine development activities (training, COOP, etc.) that meet the needs of the team and team members;
– Implement or optimise work methods and processes for the team that are adapted to project needs;
– Communicate general project information to update members on the progress of the game and other working units and ensure that relevant information is relayed to the immediate supervisor;
– Carry out performance assessments throughout the year and the annual performance assessments of team members and determine and manage personal shortcomings and conflicts;
– Select team members in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Manager and the immediate supervisor (read resumes, interview applicants and test external and internal applicants);
– Ensure that team has the support required (MD, hardware, TD, documents, tools) to ensure that members are able to work effectively;
– Support collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and with teams from other projects;
– Carry out all other related task.

Skills and Knowledge
– Knowledge of project management;
– Knowledge of the other game production working units;
– Database knowledge an asset (JIRA, Perforce, etc.);
– Excellent knowledge of Pro Tools, Sound Forge and MIDI;
– Excellent musical knowledge as a musician and/or composer;
– Knowledge of current engines an asset.
– Leadership skills;
– Ability to delegate;
– Time and priority management skills;
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
– Sense of initiative.

Relevant Experience
– Substantial working experience in audio for video games or other relevant experience;
– Bachelor’s degree in music, audio or post production or other relevant training;
– Must have delivered over three games, including at least one on a next-gen console

Additional Information
Salary: Competitive + Relocation.
Opening date: 3rd October 2016
Closing date: 2nd November 2016.

The Windows Experiences Studios are creating and advancing the world’s most innovative products for our current and future devices. We are a multidisciplinary and dynamic studio with the goal to reinvent and design products that will impact millions. We are looking for bravely creative people who can define, articulate and deliver amazing creative solutions to help our products lead the world into the next era of computing.

The Photos and Videos team needs an Audio Director who understands the challenge of evangelizing audio and instituting process and visibility across a large, dynamic studio. You are great at maintaining a big picture view of all studio features and initiatives to develop a creative audio vision and strategy that is developed with studio leadership including the Art Director, Creative Director, Design and Engineering Leads. You will use your expertise to innovate and guide bold new concepts, developing and incubating audio features that build an emotional engagement with our customers. Your bold vision and creative abilities will inspire the team and impact millions.

Responsibilities:
– Direct a small team of audio designers, ensuring quality and consistency of the group’s work
– Institute a process that addresses audio at a high level across all studio initiatives
– Work closely with Design, Art, PM and Engineering to iterate on and drive the best audio experiences
– Handle feature priorities to ensure the products we design ship on time and at highest quality
– Identify and utilize external vendor resources if needed
– Coordinate and direct music selection and composition
– Provide hands-on audio design when needed

Requirements:
– Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in audio production for digital products and devices including apps, games, tools or equivalent
– Portfolio/demo reel demonstrating a creative, keen ear for audio design principles involving UI, Music, SFX and aesthetic approach
– Excellent cross-functional communications skills – communicate and interact effectively within a team environment, and work collaboratively
– Demonstrated ability to tell great stories and define mood and brand through audio
– Experience and deep understanding of tools such as wWise, FMOD, Unity, Unreal Engine or equivalent
– Highly proficient with audio editing software such as ProTools, Nuendo, Audition, SoundForge or equivalent

Bonus:
– Coding experience or understanding (C, C++, Java, XML, XLS, etc)
– Strong mathematical skills (Trigonometry, vector math, etc)
– College degree (audio related)
– Previous non-gaming audio experience
– Music composition/instrument proficiency

Splash Damage is an independently-owned studio on the outskirts of London, and we’re all about crafting engaging multiplayer experiences. Most recently, we’ve launched our multiplayer shooter Dirty Bomb on PC, Gears of War 4 and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One. We’re now working on several high-profile projects on PC and console and are looking for superstars to help make them great.

The Role
We are seeking a Senior Audio Designer with a strong track record/portfolio including previous successful AAA shipped titles and experience of managing a team of other Audio Designers / and Audio Department.

Required Skills
– Have been Senior Audio Designer or above, working in the games industry for 4+ years with at least 2 complete cycles of shipped AAA titles
– The ability to work collaboratively with other departments; to understand their needs, priorities and to take their input
– Work with Production and other departments to ensure milestone commitments are always met on time, including sprint and milestone task estimation, planning and identifying dependencies
– The experience of working with external stakeholders and / or I.P. holders including direct communication and working through approval processes
– Produce world class sound effects from the team’s original source recordings
– Set the audio quality bar on all projects, define best working practises for the audio team
– Have in-depth knowledge and experience with many types of microphones and recorders
– Be able to organise and engineer large-scale field recording sessions with dozens of mics and multiple recorders
– Have a good understanding of many types of music, ability to communicate with composers using music terminology and direct the composition of music
– Work with script writers and voice providers to ensure all speech / dialogue in all projects is of high quality
– Have experience with game audio middleware such as Wwise and Fmod
– Familiar with industry standard audio software such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Waves plugins and Izotope RX
– Be able to tracklay, mix and master linear media such as trailers and cinematics to high quality
– Experience mixing in 5.1 and 7.1 surround for games and linear media
– The proven ability to design cutting edge game audio tools to drive speech/sfx/music in innovative ways
– Have experience with game engines including Unreal 4
– Have experience performing and recording foley, and working with foley providers
– Be able to foresee and mitigate potential technical audio issues, identify problems and quickly resolve them
– Be able to oversee and manage a localisation pipeline
– Manage the Audio Team across multiple projects simultaneously
– Guide the Audio Team to create high quality sound effects
– Provide realistic goals for growth for the audio team, both individually and as a department; mentor and man-manage them towards those goals
– Be a force for championing audio within the studio and the wider industry

Desired Skills
– Experience with other game engines such as Cryengine and Unity
– Keep up to date on industry standards and developments in sound production and mixing techniques in other fields such as film and music
– A degree in music or sound design
– A basic understanding of how code is written is a plus
– Experience with video editing tools such as Vegas and After Effects

Perks & Benefits
Alongside our brand-new headquarters, stocked up drinks fridge and a never-ending supply of coffee, all of our roles come complete with the following perks and benefits:

– Private medical insurance that will covers you, your partner, and children
– Private dental insurance that significantly reduces cost of dentistry for you, your partner, and children
– Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution
– Complimentary gym membership
– Free eye tests + discounted glasses
– Quarterly revenue share after 1 year of service
– Brand new state of the art office
– Life drawing classes, and massage allowance
– Free fruit juices and soft drinks + Beer and pastries on a Friday.
– Childcare voucher scheme
– Employee assistance programme
– Referral fee

Studio Culture

Splash Damage offers a fun, friendly and relaxed working environment. Everyone here shares a passion for video games and that shows in daily office life. We also regularly get together for social events like pub quizzes, cinema nights, football, and company parties.

Splash Damage is an independently-owned studio on the outskirts of London, and we’re all about crafting engaging multiplayer experiences. Most recently, we’ve launched our multiplayer shooter Dirty Bomb on PC, Gears of War 4 and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One. We’re now working on several high-profile projects on PC and console and are looking for superstars to help make them great.

The Role
As an Audio Designer at Splash Damage you will be responsible for the recording, design and implementation of Sound Effects and Dialogue in our games. Join our awesome audio team and help us make some amazing sounding games.

Required Skills & Experience
– You must have been an Audio Designer within the games industry for 2+ years with at least 1+ complete cycle of a shipped AAA title
– The ability to produce world class sound effects from the team’s original source recordings
– Work within the audio team to push the quality bar and define good working practices for the project
– The ability to both work autonomously as the sole Audio designer on a project, or work under the direction of the Audio lead to create high quality content for the project
– Have in-depth knowledge and experience with many types of microphones and recorders
– Be able to take an active role in field recording sessions, managing multiple mics and recorders
– Have thorough experience producing dialogue, from planning with design and script writers to organising recording sessions, directing, editing and processing dialogue
– Have experience with audio middleware such as Wwise
– Be familiar with industry-standard audio software such as Reaper, Nuendo, Waves plugins, Izotope RX
– Have experience in tracklaying, mixing and mastering linear media such as trailers and cinematics
– Work with the development team to design cutting edge game audio tools for speech/sfx/music in innovative ways
– Work with Production and other departments to ensure milestone commitments are always met on time, including sprint and milestone task estimation, planning and identifying dependencies
– Have the ability to foresee potential issues, identify problems and resolve them quickly
– Have experience with game engines including Unreal 4 and Unreal 3
– Be a force for championing audio within the studio and the wider industry

Perks & Benefits
Alongside our brand-new headquarters, stocked up drinks fridge and a never-ending supply of coffee, all of our roles come complete with the following perks and benefits:

– Private medical insurance that will covers you, your partner, and children
– Private dental insurance that significantly reduces cost of dentistry for you, your partner, and children
– Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution
– Complimentary gym membership
– Free eye tests + discounted glasses
– Quarterly revenue share after 1 year of service
– Brand new state of the art office
– Life drawing classes, and massage allowance
– Free fruit juices and soft drinks + Beer and pastries on a Friday.
– Childcare voucher scheme
– Employee assistance programme
– Referral fee