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Principal Audio Designer

The Principal Audio Designer will identify, create, and ensure the quality of the audio content and its integration as a gameplay element. They will supervise audio production and make certain that it is in keeping with the game vision.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and supervise audio production from the artistic and technical perspectives
• Coordinate specific audio recording sessions to meet project needs as necessary
• Establish and document the technical and artistic audio charter based on the creative direction (reference films, games by competitors, design documents)
• Communicate the audio vision to the team and provide all necessary visual and audio documents and references needed
• Identify technical audio needs for the project and communicate them to the appropriate sources
• Work with other creative stakeholders to identify and communicate audio asset needs
• Set the musical direction of the product
• Design and implement audio element integration processes by working in close collaboration with programmers/technical directors to ensure proper integration
• Determine project resource needs and set out the budget for audio group with production
• Ensure that best work practices are implemented and optimized to guarantee the validity and integrity of the data

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in audio production for video games;
• Extensive knowledge of WWise
• Film or TV post production experience is an asset.
• Ability to communicate a vision;
• Good communication skills;
• Organization skills;
• Excellent sense of esthetics;
• Ability to provide constructive feedback;
• Ability to quickly learn and master new software;
• Extensive musical knowledge as a musician and/or composer;
• Solid knowledge of studio audio equipment and the research process;
• Knowledge of the audio engines available on the market an asset.