Lead Audio Designer

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Who We Are

2K Games is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Located in Vancouver, BC, 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group, speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2K’s publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities. 

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What We Need

2k Sports Lab is looking for a curious and adventurous audiophile to join our development team as a Lead Audio Designer. You will be responsible for delivering extraordinary sound design that supports both complex, non-deterministic gameplay systems; as well as linear, non-interactive sequences. In collaboration with our Head of Engineering and Audio SEs, you will help define our audio systems, asset pipeline, and tool set. Finally, you will work with the Audio Director and other creative partners to help define the vision for the project.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the Audio Director to help define the direction for the project’s soundscape.

• Design and script audio control logic.

• Create, manage and implement walla, foley, crowd reactions, world ambience, music, UI SFX and all other non-VO related audio. Implement and manage any associated databases.

• Lead field recordings for foley, crowd reactions, and other ambience. 

• Lead remote & onsite recording sessions of walla groups.

• Debug and problem solve issues with the audio logic. 

• Mix and master audio assets and systems.

• Drive quality at both the implementation stage, as well as through regular play sessions.

• Mentor junior audio designers and share knowledge with the rest of the audio team.

• Work closely with other game areas to improve workflows, optimize asset pipelines, and achieve our combined vision for the game.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• 5 years’ experience in AAA sound design.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Proficiency with Wwise, Unreal, and Perforce.

• Proficiency in visual programming. 

• Proficiency in audio scripting, with expertise in a language such as Python, SQL or Lua.

• Proficiency with DAWs and sample editors such as Pro Tools and Reaper.

• Proficiency in mastering for linear and non-linear media.

• Experience recording and implementing foley and other ambience. 

• Experience working in recording studios directing walla groups. 

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality in an efficient manner.

• A love for making and playing games.

• A resume of work that demonstrates these qualities.

• Located in the Vancouver area or willing to relocate.

Beneficial Qualifications

• Experience working on sports games.

• A passion for sports.

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