Audio Designer

1 Month ago • 2-4 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Audio Designer, you will collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to create high-quality audio that enhances immersion in the PGA TOUR 2K Golf series. You will be responsible for creating, editing, and implementing audio assets, including sound effects, dialogue, and ambient sounds. Additionally, you will ensure consistency and quality in dialogue editing and integration, design and test innovative features, manage audio asset databases, and resolve audio-related bugs. The role also involves mentoring junior team members and contributing to the improvement of audio tools and workflows. This position requires experience in audio design, proficiency with digital audio workstations, and a strong understanding of audio implementation tools.

Must have:

2 to 4+ years of industry experience in Audio Design.
Practical knowledge or degree in Audio Design or Music Technology.
Proficiency with Digital Audio Workstations (e.g., Reaper, Adobe Audition, Ableton Live).
Experience working with version control systems and data management software.
Strong understanding of Audio Implementation Tools and Middleware (Wwise, FMOD).

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Job Details

HB Studios is a driving force in the creation of sports video games and the studio behind PGA TOUR 2K Golf – presently working on Console and PC. We have an opportunity for an Audio Designer to join our team of developers, creators, and fans, who are passionate about the art and process involved in video game development.

As an Audio Designer, you will work closely with a hard-working, cross-disciplinary team to build and implement high-quality audio that brings life and immersion to one of the fastest growing sports games series in the industry!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with Leads to maintain alignment with audio vision and balance quality, production schedules, and budget constraints.
Partner with other departments to ensure smooth audio integration that supports and improves their creative vision.
Create, edit, and implement original audio assets including sound effects, dialogue, and ambient sounds.
Ensure consistency and quality of dialogue editing and integration with existing audio content.
Design, test, and validate innovative features that elevate gameplay.
Manage and optimize a large database of audio assets effectively.
Identify, track, and resolve audio-related bugs throughout the production cycle.
Provide input to the improvement of audio tools and workflows.
Mentor junior team members and document audio processes and workflows.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Typically, 2 to 4+ years of industry experience in Audio Design.
Practical knowledge or degree in Audio Design or Music Technology.
Proficiency with Digital Audio Workstations (e.g., Reaper, Adobe Audition, Ableton Live).
Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git) and data management software (e.g. Microsoft Access).
Strong understanding of Audio Implementation Tools and Middleware (Wwise, FMOD).
Demonstrated knowledge in editing and mastering dialogue, synthesis, sound design, and audio mixing techniques.
Familiarity with scripting or programming languages relevant to game audio implementation.
Experience with music composition.

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