Raven Software, developer of numerous award-winning games, including contributions to the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, is looking for an AUDIO DESIGNER to join our team to develop the soundscape for our current and future projects. You’ll bring your own unique blend of skills to the audio team, collaborate with other game development disciplines across Activision, and create the best sounding experiences for millions of players. This role will report directly to our Lead Audio Designer.

If you can demonstrate your keen sense of audio for games, we want you to join our team!

Your Mission:

• Contribute to all aspects of sound design, post-production and mixing.
• Collaborate with other game developers to create, implement and debug sound effects.
• Take part in improving game audio features and tool development.
• Assist with field recordings.

Player Profile:

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Audio recording, design, processing and mixing skills.
• Experience with current audio editing software, such as REAPER, Pro Tools, Logic, Live, Audition, Sound Forge, Waves and other plug-ins.
• Experience with audio hardware, such as recording interfaces, microphones and outboard processing.
• Experience with Windows and/or macOS, familiarity with productivity software such as word processors and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good work ethic and a positive attitude.

Pluses:

• Familiarity with multi-channel / surround sound / 3D spatial audio mixing is a plus.
• Game development, scripting and/or programming skills is a plus.

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, RAVEN SOFTWARE offers an upscale work environment with state-of-the-art workstations, competitive compensation, a fun, collaborative environment, affordable living and an exceptional quality of life.

At TT Games Studios, we’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Junior Sound Designer to join our successful audio team, based in Knutsford.  Our studio has enjoyed producing a plethora of varied LEGO movie tie-in titles over the years, therefore, the Junior Sound Designer should be ready to take on any genre, any theme and be able to react creatively to the challenges that arise.  We are a fun loving, hardworking audio team that aims to deliver the most entertaining experience possible through sound.
You should be incredibly passionate about game sound design, always looking for ways to improve the sound and technology used within our games.  The ideal candidate will craft an experience with their work, consider the flow of the game and above all, drive some unique aural experiences.

Main Responsibilities:
• Working with Sound Effects:
    • Creating SFX, from library or original recordings
    • Implementing SFX – using TT Games Studios bespoke editors
• Working with Cutscenes:
    • Laying-out all audio assets (Music/FX/VO/Ambience) mixed in Surround-Sound
    • Liaising with Animation department
• Working with Music (whether bespoke, composed or licence)
    • Editing music files (all aspects), to make game-ready
• Working with Voice-overs (VO)
• Working with and editing localised VO
• For all aspects of Audio:
    • Detailed knowledge of the most common DAWs and plugins
    • The ability to adapt to new technology and game engine tools
    • Awareness of Memory/Disc/ISO management
    • Working with artists, animators and programmers in determining solutions to problems
    • Assisting in testing audio on release platforms
    • Working on multiple projects, simultaneously, according to priorities

Skills & Qualifications:
• HND or above in a related Audio field or relevant Game Audio experience as to meet a similar technical level
    • Excellent sound design skills with creative flare
    • Professional understanding of Game Audio technology
    • Good communication and organisation skills
    • Ability to work within strict deadlines
    • Must be pro-active
    • Knowledge of audio middleware

To apply please email a covering letter, CV and showreel to Vicky MacMillan, Senior Recruitment & Resourcing Specialist at jobs (at) t-tales (dot) com

Bethesda Game Studios is looking for a talented Voice Designer to join our team that is pushing the bleeding-edge of RPG development for the PC and consoles. In this role, the Voice Designer will coordinate, design and implement outstanding dialogue for our games for current and next generation AAA games. 
 
Responsibilities

• Work closely with the audio and design teams to create original voice audio content from original scripts through localized languages;
• Respond efficiently to demands of multiple game teams for voice audio assets;
• Produce studio-ready voiceover scripts from proprietary tools;
• Edit, process and implement final delivered voiceovers;
• Design audio post-processing effects for voiceovers;
• Work with external voiceover casting/directing/recording studios to plan and coordinate recording sessions;
• Work with external voiceover localization services;
• Debug, maintain and ensure the final product quality;
• Playtest and debug game audio systems;
• Work with programming team to provide input on future direction of audio tools;
• Maintain voice documentation such as scripts, casting sides, and post-processing details;
• Attend voiceover sessions and motion capture shoots where required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience creating professional voice audio for games, interactive or other media;
• Excellent audio engineering skills, working knowledge of modern studio equipment, recording techniques, microphones and industry standard tools;
• Experience in voiceover production, casting and directing actors, recording and editing;
• Strong sound design & technical skills;
• Familiarity with audio middleware applications such as WWise, FMOD, Unity;
• Able to manage large-scale voice audio asset production;
• Experience in voiceover production, casting and directing actors, recording and editing;
• Proficiency in Excel;
• Outstanding organizational skills;
• A passion for games.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with the Creation Kit toolset;
• Experience working with Steinberg Nuendo/Cubase, WaveLab, Reaper, Sound Forge, VST plug-ins, etc.;
• Knowledge and understanding of the video game development process;
• Video editing and production experience;
• Proficiency in music composition and/or with a primary instrument;
• Experience with field recording techniques and equipment.

How to Apply
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ABOUT YOU:
As our audio engineer you will drive the technical implementation of audio within the game, ensuring that we deliver on our ambition of an immersive and interactive aural experience.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Technical knowledge and understanding of audio creation and implementation
• Knowledge and understanding of audio middleware (Fmod, Wwise etc)
• Ability to manage your own time and work proactively
• Able to adapt to new technologies and technical challenges

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of full game cycle development in a similar role
• Experience of implementing audio in game
• Experience with relevant tools for implementing audio within Unity

We see this as a mid-level role, although your creativity and skills are more important than the number of games you have released.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with our game director and audio director to identify requirements
• Implement audio based upon the vision for the game
• Create, maintain and review workflows, tools and pipelines, leading by example
• Analyse, troubleshoot and solve audio related technical challenges

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Work alongside a small friendly and flexible team
• Opportunity to participate in an innovative new game
• Located close to Guildford station

If you feel this job post describes you, feel free to email us your CV at job (at) jumpship (dot) co (dot) uk