[Hiring] Mid-Level Sound Designer @Bladework Games

Role Description

Bladework Games is looking for a Mid-Level Sound Designer for a 6-month contract, with an option to move to full-time, to help us build the sound of Marked For Mayhem , our newly announced game. You will help own the audio from concept through in-engine integration, working closely with the Audio Director, Design, Environment, Animation, VFX, and Engineering.

• Work alongside the team and Audio Director to create and implement high-quality sound effects.
• Take creative feedback and revise work to match the creative direction.
• Use all Unreal audio systems, including MetaSounds, to implement and help create the overall sound of the game.
• Collaborate with designers, animators, VFX artists, and engineers on audio implementation and systems.
• Iterate on feedback from meetings, the Audio Director, playtests, and QA, and track and fix audio bugs through to ship.
• Contribute ideas to the sonic identity and audio direction of our project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game sound design experience.
• At least one shipped title (AA or AAA quality), with a portfolio or demo reel showing your work on it.
• Unreal Engine experience is a must, including audio implementation (sound cues, MetaSounds, and Blueprints).
• Your own professional audio equipment and SFX library for sound design, set up for remote work.
• Strong knowledge of a DAW such as Reaper, Pro Tools, or Nuendo, plus audio editing and processing tools.
• Solid grasp of sound design fundamentals.
• Clear communication and the ability to work independently and with a remote cross-discipline team.

Requirements

• Experience composing interactive music.
• Experience in Sci-Fi and Anime sound design.
• Marketing Trailer Sound Design and mixing experience.
• Experience with dialogue, VO implementation, or adaptive music systems.
• Experience with multiplayer or live-service titles.