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Sound Designer - Overwatch 2

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Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch team is looking for a talented Sound Designer to help craft the epic new heroes, missions, and maps being created for Overwatch 2. We seek a Sound Designer capable of creating iconic sound and gameplay cues while bringing innovative ideas and techniques to the franchise. We want someone who loves games, game audio, plays Overwatch, and is truly passionate about their craft and advancing their skills.

The ideal candidate should have previous game team experience, a demonstrable artistic “voice”, and fluently understand the vital role of sound in gameplay. Candidate should have skill creating and implementing weapons, abilities, Foley, and environmental audio that exude character. The candidate must be proficient with a variety of software and hardware audio tools and be able to work well individually, and as part of a collaborative team.

The Sound Designer will work closely with their Sound Supervisor as well as all game team disciplines to deliver immersive and informative sound that aligns with the creative vision of Overwatch 2. The candidate should be an excellent communicator both in-person and online, be able to respond to direction, and make audio experiences that meld story and personality seamlessly with the gameplay.

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Requirements

• Committed to excellence
• Passionate about games and game audio
• Two or more years of game team sound design and implementation experience
• Proven track record of creating excellent original content
• Technically competent with tools, processes, and sound theory
• Capable of troubleshooting problems within audio and game tools
• Highly motivated and able to work successfully with minimal direction when needed
• Able to quickly improve or learn new skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to take direction and work cooperatively with other disciplines
• Experience editing and mixing sound-to-picture
• Experience authoring sound for surround formats
• Experience field recording and audio source creation
• Experience working with both commercial and proprietary audio, and implementation tools on multiple platforms

Pluses

• Development experience with first-person shooters
• Experience using Wwise and Reaper
• Computer-readable or level-design style scripting or light programming knowledge
• Console game implementation
• Fluent in Blizzard games and lore
• Background in music production (though music composition is not within the scope of this job)

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Online demo of relevant experience

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing a true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!

Job Status: Full-Time

Primary Location: United States-CA-Irvine

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.