Haptic Designer

D-BOX Technologies Inc.; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking option

In-office D-BOX cinema

Free coffee & tea

Annual credit for physical activities

Happy hours, themed dinners

Job summary

D-BOX Technologies Inc. in Burbank, California, seeks a Haptic Designer for an evening-shift role. You will translate sound frequencies into synchronized haptics and motion for multimedia content, ensuring the D-BOX signature across projects.

Reporting to the Lead, Haptic Design, you will use Pro Tools (and REAPER) to craft and integrate haptic tracks, manage assets, and collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams. Teleworking options are available and knowledge sharing is encouraged.

Qualifications

• College diploma in audiovisual production or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in audiovisual post-production
• Experience with Pro Tools or REAPER
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to receive constructive feedback
• Flexibility to work overtime as production requires
• Good physical health and stamina

Responsibilities

• Use Pro Tools to create and integrate haptic tracks.
• Edit existing frequencies or create new ones for haptic effects.
• Identify and synchronize haptic effects with multimedia content.
• Participate in final mixing of haptic codes.
• Perform post-production tasks including asset management and archiving.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and training of new team members.
• Collaborate with clients on various projects.
• Engage in cross-functional creative projects.
• Help maintain and evolve the D-BOX signature.
• Adhere to cybersecurity requirements and protocols.
• Represent the department during internal and external visits.

Skills

Pro Tools

REAPER

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

Time management

Education

College diploma in audiovisual production

Tools

Pro Tools

REAPER

Job description

This is a regular evening-shift position. Working hours may vary according to operational and production requirements.

City

1-3 years

About D-BOX

D-BOX Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets state-of-the-art motion systems for the entertainment and industrial markets. Its patented technology uses haptic tracks created specifically for each piece of visual content and delivered to motion systems integrated into platforms, seats, or other products, creating immersive experiences with unprecedented realism.

Summary

Reporting to the Lead, Haptic Design, the Haptic Designer creates and integrates sound frequencies translated into haptics and motion, perfectly synchronized with multimedia content using audiovisual production tools. The role ensures the artistic, technical, and realistic quality of productions in accordance with the D-BOX signature while respecting the filmmakers’ creative vision and aesthetic. The role is on evening shift, with possible flexibility depending on the requirements. This position is based in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Your mission

• Use Pro Tools according to established production standards and techniques;
• Create haptic tracks by editing existing frequencies or creating new frequencies as required;
• Identify and integrate haptic effects while ensuring perfect synchronization with multimedia content;
• Participate in final mixing of haptic codes;
• Perform post-production tasks, including project creation, asset management, and archiving;
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and training of new team members;
• Collaborate directly with clients on various projects;
• Participate in cross-functional creative projects;
• Help maintain and evolve the D-BOX signature;
• Follow cybersecurity requirements and TPN protocols;
• Represent the department during internal and external visits;
• Perform other related duties as assigned;

Your DNA

• College diploma and/or equivalency in audiovisual production from a recognized institution;
• 1–3 years of experience in audiovisual post-production;
• Experience with Pro Tools or REAPER;
• Ability to work with deadlines;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to receive constructive feedback;
• Flexibility to work overtime depending on production needs;
• Excellent physical health;
• An energetic team working to entertain the planet
• An opportunity to innovate, grow and make a significant impact
• A work schedule with the possibility of teleworking
• Skills development and training
• Personal days
• Annual credit for physical activities ($350)
• Salary commensurate with your talent
• Happy hours, themed dinners, variousos activities
• In-office D-BOX cinema
• Free coffee & tea
• And much more!

D-BOX is committed to making our team a better reflection of society and values diversity of all forms. We encourage applications from women, from those who identify as Indigenous, as a Person of Colour, as a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, as a person with a disability and from other cultural, racial or ethnic minorities.