Summary
We are looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Technical Sound Designer to support our audio team in creating high-quality sound effects and ambient audio and in implementing them along with music and dialogue in a dynamic game mix. This role is crucial in populating our sonic landscape and reinforcing our gameplay and cinematics and will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other developers to enhance the overall player experience with sonically charged emotion.
Core Responsibilities
Design and implement compelling sound effects for gameplay, environments, and cinematic moments.
Contribute to the creation of immersive ambient audio landscapes to bring the game world to life.
Collaborate with the audio team to refine and maintain the audio style and vision for the project.
Work closely with designers and engineers to ensure audio is seamlessly integrated and supports gameplay mechanics.
Troubleshoot and optimize audio implementation to meet technical requirements and performance standards.
Assist in defining and documenting audio pipelines and workflows for current and future development needs.
Core Qualifications
5+ years of experience in sound design for video games, with at least one shipped AAA title.
Proficiency in sound design software and DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, Soundminer, VST plugins, etc).
Advanced audio implementation skills in AudioKinetic Wwise and Unreal Engine Blueprints.
A generalist mindset with the ability to contribute to various aspects of audio production, including SFX, ambiances, music implementation, VO mixing, and technical script implementation.
A keen ear for detail and a passion for creating immersive audio experiences.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
Ability to work well alone and in a team environment, remaining flexible to the changing needs of the project.
Plus if...
Experience designing audio in an open world game.
Experience creating hyper realistic style SFX.
Love prototyping audio tools to manage scaled assets.
Description
Full-time job with benefits.
Role is on-site in San Rafael, CA.
Office is located near downtown San Rafael – near SMART and freeways.
The base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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In Summary: Senior Technical Sound Designer will work with audio team to create high-quality sound effects and ambient audio . The role is crucial in populating our sonic landscape and reinforcing our gameplay and cinematics . The base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 .
En Español:
Resumen Buscamos un diseñador de sonido técnico superior versátil y experimentado para apoyar a nuestro equipo de audio en la creación de efectos sonoros de alta calidad y audio ambiental e implementarlos junto con música y diálogo en una mezcla dinámica de juegos. Este papel es crucial para popularizar nuestro paisaje sonoro y reforzar nuestra jugabilidad y cinematografía. Colaborará estrechamente con diseñadores, artistas e otros desarrolladores para mejorar la experiencia general del jugador con emoción de carga sonora. Core Responsibilities Diseñar e implementar efectos de sonido convincentes para el juego, entornos y momentos cinematográficos. Contribuir a la creación de paisajes de audio ambiente inmersivos para dar vida al mundo del juego. Colabora con el equipo de audio para refinar y mantener el estilo y visión de audio del proyecto. Trabajará en estrecha colaboración con los diseñadores e ingenieros para garantizar que el audio esté integrado sin problemas y apoye las mecánicas de juego. La compensación real se basa en la ubicación del mercado y puede variar dependiendo de los conocimientos, habilidades y experiencia relacionados con el trabajo. También ofrecemos un paquete competitivo de beneficios que incluyen tiempo libre remunerado, horario de enfermedad, vacaciones corporativas, licencia parental, seguro médico/dental/visión, seguro de vida, seguro por discapacidad y 401 (k) a empleados regulares a tiempo completo. Ciertos puestos también pueden ser elegibles para bonos e equidades. #J-18808-Ljbffr