Velan Studios is hiring a
Audio Designer Senior

Summary

Join Velan Studios as we pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're seeking a Senior Audio Designer who can manage multiple priorities and is comfortable in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years as a video game audio designer
• Audio editing, synthesis, processing, and mixing skills – particularly with sound effects and dialog
• Extensive expertise within Audiokinetic’s Wwise
• Experience with at least one game engine and integration of sound within that engine
• Fluent in at least one current industry standard DAW, such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic etc
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work productively and efficiently toward deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-direction, passion, collaboration, and creativity in your work
• A strong sense of design aesthetic and understanding of how audio complements design
• Technical understanding of sound design pipelines and scripting
• A portfolio that demonstrates user-centered design approaches, interaction design standards, and methodology

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Audio Leads, Game Director, Designers, Artists and Programmers to create and implement sound assets that match the aesthetic and technical specifications of both Original and Existing IP game projects
• Create and maintain audio technology documentation
• Integrate feedback from leads, user tests, and QA reviews into your work
• Interactive and linear sound effects design, music editing, dialogue editing, processing and mixing
• Troubleshoot audio issues and work within established memory budgets and performance requirements across multiple platforms
• Collaborate with programmers to improve existing technology and develop new features

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages and or C/C++ Programming
• Expertise with 3D Level Editing tools and/or middleware
• Music Composition expertise

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible time-off benefits