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Audio Designer
1 year ago
We are Velan Studios, an independent game developer with a passion for the unconventional. We make innovative games in a variety of genres with accessibility and depth to delight our audiences, no matter who they are. We believe in maintaining a creative, collaborative, and diverse team environment at our studio, and we are looking for passionate and capable people to join our team of experienced AAA console developers.
We are seeking an Audio Design generalist who is comfortable working in multiple contexts on whatever task needs immediate attention.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Audio Leads, Game Director, Designers, Artists and Programmers to create and implement sound assets that match the aesthetic and technical specifications of both Original and Existing IP game projects.
- Create and maintain audio technology documentation.
- Integrate feedback from leads, user tests, and QA reviews into your work.
- Interactive and linear sound effects design, music editing, dialogue editing, processing and mixing.
- Troubleshoot audio issues and work within established memory budgets and performance requirements across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with programmers to improve existing technology and develop new features.
Requirements
- 1+ years as an Audio/Sound Designer, or relevant experience.
- Audio editing, synthesis, processing, and mixing skills – particularly with sound effects and dialog.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work productively and efficiently toward deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Self-direction, passion, collaboration, and creativity in your work.
- A strong sense of design aesthetic and understanding of how audio complements design.
- Technical understanding of sound design pipelines and scripting.
- Knowledge and experience of at least one current industry standard DAW, such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic etc.
- A portfolio that demonstrates user-centered design approaches, interaction design standards, and methodology.
Big Plusses
- Experience with game audio middleware. WWise/FMOD etc.
- Experience with scripting languages and or C/C++ Programming.
- Expertise with 3D Level Editing tools and/or middleware.
- Music Composition expertise
- An interest in design and technology trends, especially as applied to Interactive or Mixed Reality applications.
What We Would Like to See in Your Portfolio Reel
- 3-5 minute video file with footage from games/products on which you’ve worked
- A cue sheet or superimposed text explaining your contributions to the footage
- A diverse selection of footage including various types of work
About Velan Studios
Velan Studios is an independent studio comprised of a passionate and diverse team of seasoned developers. We are the creators behind Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and Knockout City. Velan Studios’ mission is to create ground-breaking game experiences centered on new forms of play across both existing and emerging platforms. Velan Studios maintains a team of both remote and on-site employees. On-site employees work from our office in Troy, NY.
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