Senior Supervising Sound Designer for Games

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 processesAudio quality owner over multiple projectsAble to productively lead a team, organize work flow, delegate tasks and communicate effectivelyAble to both give and take direction and incorporate feedbackSound design creation and integration of game ready assets using middleware and custom audio toolsDesign and optimization of in-game interactive audio systemsTuning of in game parameters, DSP and delivering assets to creative and technical specificationsBalance quality with efficiency while managing timely deliveries for themselves and others on the team in a fast-paced production environmentRequirementsMultiple years of experience in interactive audio creationMinimum 3 AAA titles shippedExpert level experience with integration and mixing techniques using middleware and / or game enginesExperience processing sounds into game ready content using a DAW, , must be proficient on Pro ToolsExpert level understanding of Wwise and UnrealExpert level understanding of audio signal flow, DSP and terminologySelf-motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsCultivated aesthetic sense and keen ear for detailAbility to quickly learn new / proprietary software

Preferred Skills and ExperiencePrevious experience in a senior lead audio roleCreative and technical skill in interactive game audio productionBenefitsAt Sound Lab we provide all our contingent workforce with : Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)401k (3%matching)Medical, Dental and Vision benefitsRole Information : ENStudio : Sound LabLocation : Americas, United States, CaliforniaArea of Work : Audio DevelopmentService : Media & EntertainmentEmployment Type : Full Time, PermanentWorking Pattern : In-Office