Associate audio designer at Activision Middleton, WI

Comunidade Metodista; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Raven Software in Middleton, Wisconsin, is seeking an Associate Audio Designer to craft the soundscape for current and future projects. You will collaborate with developers across Activision and report to the Senior Lead Audio Designer, contributing to sound design, implementation, and tooling efforts.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in audio design, strong knowledge of editing software, and experience with recording and mixing for games. This onsite role is based in Middleton, WI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience with Audio Design.
• Experience with current audio editing software (REAPER, Pro Tools, Logic, Live, Audition, Sound Forge, Waves).
• Experience with audio hardware (recording interfaces, microphones, outboard processing).
• Experience with Windows and/or macOS; familiarity with productivity software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of sound design, post-production and mixing.
• Collaborate with other game developers to create, implement and debug sound effects.
• Take part in improving game audio features and tool development.
• Dialogue editing, sound effects library maintenance and field recording.

Skills

Audio Design

Communication

Organization

Tools

REAPER

Pro Tools

Logic

Live

Audition

Sound Forge

Waves

Job description

Associate audio designer job at Activision. Middleton, WI.

Your Mission

Raven Software, developer of numerous award-winning games, including contributions to the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, is looking for an Associate Audio Designer to join our team to develop the soundscape for our current and future projects. You’ll bring your own unique blend of skills to the audio team, collaborate with other game development disciplines across Activision, and create the best sounding experiences for millions of players. This role will report directly to our Senior Lead Audio Designer.

If you can demonstrate your keen sense of audio for games, we want you to join our team!

Onsite:

This role is an onsite work position, and the home studio for this role is Middleton, WI.

What you bring to the table

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to all aspects of sound design, post-production and mixing.
• Collaborate with other game developers to create, implement and debug sound effects.
• Take part in improving game audio features and tool development.
• Dialogue editing, Sound effects library maintenance and Field recording.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience with Audio Design
• Experience with current audio editing software, such as REAPER, Pro Tools, Logic, Live, Audition, Sound Forge, Waves and other plug-ins.
• Experience with audio hardware, such as recording interfaces, microphones and outboard processing.
• Experience with Windows and/or macOS, familiarity with productivity software such as word processors and spreadsheets.

Knowledge & Skills

• Audio recording, design, processing and mixing skills.
• A demo reel showcasing your most outstanding accomplishments in sound design. Isolated sound design is ideal. Document what you contributed to any collaborative examples. No music is strongly preferred.

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good work ethic and a positive attitude.

Extra Points

Experience

• Having shipped at least one game.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with multi-channel / surround sound / 3D spatial audio mixing is a plus.
• Game development, scripting and/or programming skills are a plus.

Your Platform

Founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel in Middleton, Wisconsin, Raven Software began as a small studio focused on crafting fantasy and role-playing games. Since then, our award-winning portfolio has grown to include beloved titles such as Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and - for the past 15 years - major contributions to the critically acclaimed Call of Duty® franchise. As the lead developers behind Call of Duty: Warzone and the force behind the campaigns of the Black Ops series, most recently Black Ops 6, we have established ourselves as a key player in shaping the FPS genre and pushing the boundaries of what games can achieve.

Our motto, “Our Work Speaks For Us,” symbolizes the dedication and passion that drives everything we do. We’ve built a team rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared focus on what’s best for the game. We prioritize ambition balanced with care, direct communication, and a culture free of egos. By fostering innovation and owning our mistakes, we continually push boundaries to create unforgettable games for our players. As a studio located in Middleton - a suburb of Madison consistently ranked among the best places to live - we offer a thriving, supportive environment paired with exceptional quality of life .

As we grow and enter the next chapter of our journey, we’re looking for talented individuals eager to pave new ground in our industry. If you’re ready to work with a world-class team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $44.47 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.