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Technical Audio Designer
1 year ago
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Audio Technical Designer for our Audio Team.
Relocation & Remote Work
Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:
1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.
2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there.
3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Designing, writing, implementing, testing and maintaining the game audio pipeline for CryEngine 5.X using C# and C++.
- Collaborate closely with the CRYENGINE Development Team to improve the audio pipeline and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with the Audio Team, implementing Music, Dialog & SFX.
- Conception and execution developing Audio Tools and PlugIns for CryEngine 5.X and the respective Audio Middlewares.
- Creating technical documentation and tutorials using CryWiki and CRYENGINE Forum.
- Assist CRYENGINE Community Team answering Audio related questions.
- Performing quality assurance duties such as debugging and optimization.
- Provides input to department and project status meetings, stand-ups and scrums.
- Share knowledge with the audio team.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a certified audio education program or academic studies.
- 2+ years of audio experience in the gaming industry, actively designing and implementing game audio.
- At least one previously published title in a Junior role.
- Profound knowledge of PC-based pro audio software, such as Nuendo, Pro Tools, Reaper and VST PlugIns
- Profound knowledge of audio middleware designer such as Wwise Authoring, Fmod Studio or ADX2 Atomcraft.
- Profound knowledge of audio engines such as Wwise SDK, Fmod Core, ADX2 Cri Atom API on a programming level.
- Profound knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python, C# or C++.
- Profound knowledge of CRYENGINE or other Game Engines such as Unity, Unreal or Lumberyard.
- Profound knowledge to accurately plan and estimate tasks while understanding dependencies.
- Solid ability to take direction well, seek advice and solve problems proactively.
- Ability to give feedback and guide Intern & Junior Audio Technical Designers.
- Ability to document pipelines, tools and procedures, share knowledge and give presentations.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with a positive team attitude.
- Creative approach to audio design, game audio and game design.
- Advanced verbal and written communications skills in the English language.
- Strong passion for playing and creating video games.
Pluses
- Profound knowledge in recording, editing and post-processing linear media such as audio libraries, trailers and development diaries.
- Profound experience in other realms of Audio Production or Composition.
- Advanced skill playing an instrument.
What you can expect from us
Home Office
Work-life balance is not just a hollow term for us. At Crytek, we offer you the option to either work from home or in our studio.
Career Path
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.
Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.*
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.
You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).*
Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.*
Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
International Environment
We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.
German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.
Vacation Days
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.
*only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.
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