Expert Sound Designer

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Sledgehammer Games seeks an Expert Sound Designer to create a fresh AAA aural experience for their next project. The role involves all aspects of game audio content development, collaborating with a global team. Responsibilities include interactive and linear sound effects design, real-time audio scripting, audio asset implementation, mixing, mastering, field recording, and authoring 3D/spatial audio formats. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in game audio implementation, immersive audio formats, and major DAWs, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a hybrid position based in Guildford, UK, requiring some in-office work.
Must have:
  • Expert in interactive & linear sound effects design
  • Proficiency in 3D/spatial audio formats
  • Game audio implementation fluency
  • Mixing & mastering expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Game development achievements outside audio
  • Scripting/programming experience
  • Field recording, music composition, or mixing experience
  • FPS/Multiplayer experience
  • Experience with Radiant game development software

Job Details

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together, we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality, innovation, and player engagement.

We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as a Expert Sound Designer based in our Guildford, UK studio. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe, including our locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Expert Sound Designer to help create a fresh new AAA aural experience for our next project. You will be involved in virtually every aspect of game audio content development alongside one of the most passionate and experienced audio teams in the industry.

Please Note: This is a hybrid position based in our Guildford Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Expert in interactive and linear sound effects design.

  • In-depth real-time audio-control scripting.

  • Audio asset implementation.

  • Mixing & mastering.

  • Field recording.

  • Proficiency in authoring 3d/spatial audio formats.

  • Collaborate with audio programmers and other sound designers to develop audio systems based on creative vision and gameplay needs.

  • Apply studio and departmental best practices of technical audio workflows and systems.

  • Audio tools & run-time systems design collaboration.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated creative and technical achievements in sound design.

  • Fluency in game audio implementation systems.

  • Knowledge of immersive audio formats such as Ambisonics.

  • Experience in game audio scripting or other relevant programming environments.

  • Understanding of PS5, XBox Series X, and PC audio functionality, capabilities, and limitations.

  • Experience with major digital audio workstations, and power-user of at least one.

  • Solid understanding of technical audio theory and audio engineering.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

  • Exceptional organization skills.

  • College degree preferred.

  • Continuing Education Certificate, Professional or advanced degree in audio engineering, music, or similar preferred.

Bonus Points:

  • Game development accomplishments outside of audio.

  • Experienced with scripting and/or programming.

  • Field recording, music composition or mixing experience.

  • FPS/Multi-player experience a plus.

  • Experience with Radiant game development software a plus

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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About The Company

Sledgehammer Games is a game developer owned by Activision, and has worked on several of the Call of Duty titles.

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