Audio Designer

2K; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Audio Designer to join a dynamic team dedicated to crafting engaging audio experiences in sports video games. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless audio integration, creating original sound effects and dialogue, and optimizing audio tools and workflows. You'll play a crucial part in enhancing the immersive quality of a popular sports game series. If you have a solid background in audio design and a love for video games, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in Audio Design required.
• Proficiency with Digital Audio Workstations and audio tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Leads to align audio vision and manage production schedules.
• Create and implement original audio assets for immersive gameplay.

Skills

Audio Design

Sound Design

Dialogue Editing

Audio Mixing

Music Composition

Scripting

Education

Degree in Audio Design or Music Technology

Tools

Reaper

Adobe Audition

Ableton Live

Wwise

FMOD

Perforce

Git

Microsoft Access

Job description

HB Studios is a driving force in the creation of sports video games and the studio behind PGA TOUR 2K Golf – presently working on Console and PC. We have an opportunity for an Audio Designer to join our team of developers, creators, and fans, who are passionate about the art and process involved in video game development.

As an Audio Designer, you will work closely with a hard-working, cross-disciplinary team to build and implement high-quality audio that brings life and immersion to one of the fastest growing sports games series in the industry!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate directly with Leads to maintain alignment with audio vision and balance quality, production schedules, and budget constraints.
2. Partner with other departments to ensure smooth audio integration that supports and improves their creative vision.
3. Create, edit, and implement original audio assets including sound effects, dialogue, and ambient sounds.
4. Ensure consistency and quality of dialogue editing and integration with existing audio content.
5. Design, test, and validate innovative features that elevate gameplay.
6. Manage and optimize a large database of audio assets effectively.
7. Identify, track, and resolve audio-related bugs throughout the production cycle.
8. Provide input to the improvement of audio tools and workflows.
9. Mentor junior team members and document audio processes and workflows.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

1. Typically, 2 to 4+ years of industry experience in Audio Design.
2. Practical knowledge or degree in Audio Design or Music Technology.
3. Proficiency with Digital Audio Workstations (e.g., Reaper, Adobe Audition, Ableton Live).
4. Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git) and data management software (e.g., Microsoft Access).
5. Strong understanding of Audio Implementation Tools and Middleware (Wwise, FMOD).
6. Demonstrated knowledge in editing and mastering dialogue, synthesis, sound design, and audio mixing techniques.
7. Familiarity with scripting or programming languages relevant to game audio implementation.
8. Experience with music composition.

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