Sound Designer

Inspired Gaming Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a part-time Sound Designer and Music Composer to elevate players' experiences through audio work for slot machines and casino games. The role requires collaboration with design, art, and development teams. Ideal candidates will have strong musical theory knowledge and music production skills, along with a passion for gaming. Experience in music and sound is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of musical theory and composition rules.
• Experience in music production techniques, including mixing and mastering.
• Familiarity with digital audio properties, formats, and file types.
• Understanding of slot machine and casino games.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams for suitable music style based on themes.
• Ensure audio work syncs perfectly with animations and game flows.
• Manage files and project timelines efficiently.
• Suggest improvements to the game through audio changes.
• Research competitors to maintain high audio standards.

Skills

Musical theory

Music production techniques

Digital audio properties

Communication abilities

Job description

Overview

This is a Part-Time role. – 3 day equivalent.

The Sound Designer and Music Composer role covers the composition, production and mastering of audio work for slot machine and casino games available worldwide. We are looking for a musically talented individual who is highly passionate about sounds and has a keen interest in gaming to help elevate our players’ experience to the next level. Collaborating closely with development, art and design teams is essential to ensuring a smooth working process and seamless audio integration across projects. This role requires a strong understanding of a wide variety of musical styles and genres.

Responsibilities

• Work with design teams to find a suitable style, tone and intensity of music and sounds based on different themes, tailored for different customer markets
• Work closely with art and development teams to ensure that all audio work syncs up perfectly with animations, outcomes and game flows
• Ensure the organisation of files, project timelines and other processes are managed efficiently
• Suggesting where and how we can improve the game through audio-based changes
• Analysing markets and researching competitors to ensure we are at the front of the industry with our standards and approach to audio work

Required Skills And Experience

• A strong understanding of musical theory and composition rules
• Music production techniques, including mixing and mastering
• An understanding of digital audio properties, formats and file types
• An understanding of slot machine games and casino games
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Beneficial Experience

• 3+ years experience working with music and sound.

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