Job description
Sound Lab a Keywords Studio is looking for a Senior Supervising Sound Designer for our gaming projects. They will work as part of the creative team responsible for crafting interactive audio experiences. Working closely with both internal and external audio team members, this person will be the quality owner overseeing multiple projects and supervising multiple sound design, implementation and music team members. The ideal candidate brings excellent team management skills, experience working with middleware and implementation on multiple shipped titles. This role involves combining a deep understanding of sound design, middleware integration, audio signal flow, creative problem solving and execution in a team-centric environment.
Work Location: Prefer on Location in Burbank, CA, but could be remote for the right candidate.
The day-to-day responsibilities involve:
Key participant in the team leading client presentations and bidding processes
Audio quality owner over multiple projects
Able to productively lead a team, organize work flow, delegate tasks and communicate effectively
Able to both give and take direction and incorporate feedback
Sound design creation and integration of game ready assets using middleware and custom audio tools
Design and optimization of in-game interactive audio systems
Tuning of in game parameters, DSP and delivering assets to creative and technical specifications
Balance quality with efficiency while managing timely deliveries for themselves and others on the team in a fast-paced production environment
Requirements
Multiple years of experience in interactive audio creation
Minimum 3 AAA titles shipped
Expert level experience with integration and mixing techniques using middleware and/or game engines
Experience processing sounds into game ready content using a DAW, , must be proficient on Pro Tools
Expert level understanding of Wwise and Unreal
Expert level understanding of audio signal flow, DSP and terminology
Self-motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Cultivated aesthetic sense and keen ear for detail
Ability to quickly learn new/proprietary software
Preferred Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a senior lead audio role
Creative and technical skill in interactive game audio production
Benefits
At Sound Lab we provide all our contingent workforce with:
Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
401k (3%matching)
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Role Information: EN
Studio: Sound Lab
Location: Americas, United States, California
Area of Work: Audio Development
Service: Media & Entertainment
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: In-Office