Audio Designer

Relic is an award-winning developer of genre-defining strategy games including Homeworld, Company of Heroes, and Age of Empires IV. Newly independent, we are positioned to better serve our players, experiment with exciting new game ideas, and continue delivering the rich interactive experiences players have come to expect from us over the last 25 years.   

We are looking for an Audio Designer. As an integral part of the Audio team, you will create and implement innovative, immersive, and interactive sound effects. You will have an opportunity to experience all areas of game design and development.

 
As our Audio Designer you will…

• Create and communicate innovative concepts based on franchise and audio goals
• Design audio assets that fit the franchise’s style and aesthetic toneIntegrate audio assets into the sound engine using Wwise (Wave Works Interactive Sound Engine) and proprietary tools
• Post, edit and mix non-linear media when required

 You would be a good fit if you have…

• A keen awareness of WWise Interactive Systems and how they contribute to gaming experience
• 5+ years of audio experience in games, including:
• A proven ability to capture, create and design sound effects
• A solid base of technical audio theory for sound design implementation
  • Editing and mixing non-linear media (ex. trailers, in-game cinematics, etc.)
  • Conceptualizing and executing audio features and playback systems
  • Identifying and solving technical and aesthetic problems
  • Ability to work under tight schedules and reliably hit milestones
• A desire to learn, share, and grow with us

 It’s a bonus if you have…

• Experience working with FMOD/UE5 or similar
• Field Recording experience
• Reaper experience
• Scripting experience (Lua, Python and likewise)
• Familiarity with RTS and/or Relic games

Are you game? We’d like to hear from you!  

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and value our diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous and racialized peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Our studio is made up of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences because it makes us better, and helps our games tell stories to our whole audience.   

Compensation

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is between $65,000 - $95,000 (intermediate) and $95,000 - $125,000 (senior) CAD a year based on a 40-hour work week. The salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, knowledge, skills and competencies, and business or organizational needs.

Why join Relic? 

Relic offers an extended benefits package, RRSP/DPSP matching program (subject to eligibility requirements), and annual paid holiday studio closure. We put a huge priority on mental and physical wellbeing: each Relican has access to an annual Health and Wellness Spending Account, as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program providing access to resources and support around mental health, financial well-being, family care, elder care, and more.

Relic respectfully acknowledges that we're located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. 

Please apply through our careers page (www.relic.com) and we will be in touch shortly to let you know about the next steps.  Thank you for considering a role with Relic!