Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell. We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms. Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.
Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?
If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!
GAME AUDIO DEVELOPER
We are currently seeking a talented Game Audio Developer to join our team and help build educational games and entertainment experiences. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to handle both technical and artistic issues during game development as well as be able to work quickly in a team atmosphere with schedules and reliable milestone delivery. Passion for audio design, SFX, VO recording/editing, and musical composition are crucial. The applicant will be working on a variety of projects, under the direction of our audio designers. Previous experience with creating and placing audio hooks, mixing and leveling audio, and working with game teams is preferred.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Audio design
- Implementation of audio assets into game engines
- SFX
- VO recording and editing
- Occasional musical composition
- Experience designing for various hardware systems and organizing signal flow
- Audio integration via middleware
- Meaningfully contributing to decisions and maintaining audio development best practices
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Portfolio/Reel of work must be available for review
- Familiarity with Unity and Unreal game engine
- Proficient use of DAW such as Logic (reaper preferred)
- Wwise, FMOD, or other similar audio tools
- Ability to work in a broad range of audio styles and medium
- Knowledge of Ambisonic audio and contemporary VR mixing practices
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “ Diversity makes us strong ” is more than just something we say. We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self. Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players. We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture. Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.
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Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.