Psyonix, the maker of Rocket League, is looking for a Sound Designer!
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Psyonix, an independent video game developer located in downtown San Diego, is looking for a passionate and creative Sound Designer. As a Sound Designer at Psyonix you are an integral part of the audio pipeline, helping the team create compelling experiences. You will bring your creative aptitude to each situation and help heighten the fun and immersive experience for games like Rocket League. Working within a small audio team dedicated to crafting innovative and high quality audio experiences your impact will be paramount.
The ideal candidate is a master of game audio sound design, has a passion for game development, and will be both a quick learner and enthusiastic problem solver. In sum, this person embraces the creative challenges that will arise every day at a top tier studio.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Create both interactive and linear sound design that will drive the game’s experience
· Implementation of sound design using middleware to bring the soundscape to life
· Sound design and mixing of cinematics in multiple formats and specs
· Collaborating with the audio team to create unique and immersive sonic experiences
· Field recording
· Dialog processing
· Music editing
· Testing, debugging, and assuring quality in all audio of a given project
Qualifications & Requirements
· 3+ years experience in a similar role
· Music Technology related degree or relevant work experience equivalent
· Certification in a relevant technical discipline
· Experience in producing, editing, and mixing sound effects.
· Experience integrating audio in game engines (e.g. Unity/Unreal)
· Highly proficient in Wwise and familiar with other middleware solutions
· Background in a broader Audio Engineering aspect (Recording, Mixing, Mastering)
· Mastery of current pro audio tools (Pro Tools and other DAWs, microphones, outboard
gear, etc.)
· Self-disciplined and able to meet deadlines
· Excellent organization and communication skills
· Ability to provide and accept critical feedback in a professional manner
Pluses
· Familiarity with Unreal (UE3 and/or UE4)
· Familiarity with Perforce (P4)
· Music background and understanding
· Ability to play an instrument
NOTE: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following:
· Video-reel demonstrating contributions to commercially released product
· Video-reel demonstrating sound design abilities
To apply, please visit: https://psyonixhr.wufoo.com/forms/sound-designer/
The ideal candidate is a master of game audio sound design, has a passion for game development, and will be both a quick learner and enthusiastic problem solver. In sum, this person embraces the creative challenges that will arise every day at a top tier studio.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Create both interactive and linear sound design that will drive the game’s experience
· Implementation of sound design using middleware to bring the soundscape to life
· Sound design and mixing of cinematics in multiple formats and specs
· Collaborating with the audio team to create unique and immersive sonic experiences
· Field recording
· Dialog processing
· Music editing
· Testing, debugging, and assuring quality in all audio of a given project
Qualifications & Requirements
· 3+ years experience in a similar role
· Music Technology related degree or relevant work experience equivalent
· Certification in a relevant technical discipline
· Experience in producing, editing, and mixing sound effects.
· Experience integrating audio in game engines (e.g. Unity/Unreal)
· Highly proficient in Wwise and familiar with other middleware solutions
· Background in a broader Audio Engineering aspect (Recording, Mixing, Mastering)
· Mastery of current pro audio tools (Pro Tools and other DAWs, microphones, outboard
gear, etc.)
· Self-disciplined and able to meet deadlines
· Excellent organization and communication skills
· Ability to provide and accept critical feedback in a professional manner
Pluses
· Familiarity with Unreal (UE3 and/or UE4)
· Familiarity with Perforce (P4)
· Music background and understanding
· Ability to play an instrument
NOTE: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following:
· Video-reel demonstrating contributions to commercially released product
· Video-reel demonstrating sound design abilities
To apply, please visit: https://psyonixhr.wufoo.com/forms/sound-designer/