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Audio Designer

About Frontier

Frontier is an established, market leading independent developer and publisher of videogames for PC and consoles. Founded in 1994, we are based in the world-leading technology cluster and historic city of Cambridge, England.

With a growing team of over 600 talented people, we are passionate about creating innovative genre-leading games and authentic worlds for our communities of players.

We have achieved serial successes across a wide variety of titles including Elite Dangerous , Planet Coaster , Jurassic World Evolution and Planet Zoo .

We are continuing to grow our team to support our existing portfolio and an exciting and ambitious future roadmap, which includes the development of both own-IP titles and licensed-IP titles. Our IP-license partners include Universal (Jurassic World), Formula 1 and Games Workshop (Warhammer).

We are also growing our team to continue the growth of Frontier Foundry, our games label for publishing games developed by carefully selected partner studios.

We are looking for an exceptional and talented Audio Designer to join our growing Audio team in Cambridge, UK. You will be a part of the creative services team which consists of Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, Video and Audio. You will work closely with our Marketing Department creating fantastic sounding trailers, teasers and program materials, so the focus is on your linear track laying, music editing and sound design skills. Music production skills are a bonus but not necessary. You will work under the instruction of the Audio Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with creative, publishing and development teams to create compelling Audio mixes.
• Sound design, editing and mixing of linear trailers or cinematics in multiple formats and specifications.
• Field Recording - Assisting Video team with a knowledge of recording gear, microphones and recording techniques.
• Collaborate with Audio team to innovate and advance improvements within the current marketing audio pipeline.
• Be an active team member to help encourage, deliver and receive constructive criticism within the Audio team.

About you

• Keen interest in Audio and Sound Design. Interested in video games and the industry is an advantage, but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and the wider company.
• Able to follow a brief and have an outstanding attention to detail.
• You are driven to improve and better understand your craft, rarely finding solace in “That will do”
• Have the ability to work under pressure with a positive outlook.

Qualifications and Experience

• Have experience creating sound effects using custom recordings and library material to generate linear content.
• Possess a high level of ability and familiarity with DAWs such as Cubase, Reaper (preferred), Pro Tools, and the integrated use of plug-ins.
• Demonstrate excellent recording, sourcing, editorial, track laying, mixing and mastering skills.
• Have a passion for audio and drive to make marketing and public facing materials sound fantastic.
• Creative vision with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Have knowledge of recording techniques, microphone placement, Foley sound creation and on-location recording. Desirable, but not essential.

What we can offer you

We offer the chance to work with talented and passionate people, developing and publishing sophisticated and enduring games in a creative and collaborative environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our player communities. Frontier rewards this passion and determination by sharing in the company’s success and by supporting our teams to keep doing what they love.

Well-being is a big focus at Frontier and we are continually evolving how we can support our staff. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and host a range of well-being activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.