Senior Voice Designer

4 Months ago • 6-8 Years • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Voice Designer at Cloud Chamber, you'll be a crucial part of shaping the auditory experience of BioShock 4. Working under the Lead Voice Designer, your responsibilities include selecting and directing voice actors, ensuring high-quality audio standards, integrating voice recordings into the game environment, overseeing editing, and collaborating with various teams to maintain narrative consistency. You'll guide actors, manage recording sessions, troubleshoot narrative voice work, and ensure synchronization with animation and in-game events. This role necessitates a deep understanding of storytelling in games, experience with professional voice talent, and proficiency in audio tools. You'll also be responsible for managing and mentoring other voice designers.
Must have:
  • AAA Voice Design experience (narrative-driven game)
  • Voice actor direction and performance guidance
  • Audio integration and editing proficiency
  • Collaboration with game design and narrative teams
  • Proficiency in audio tools (Wwise, UE5, ProTools, Reaper)
Good to have:
  • Mentoring experience
  • Experience with MoCap shoots

Job Details

 

 

 

We are looking for a Senior Voice Designer to join our multidisciplinary audio team. Under the guidance of the Lead Voice Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the auditory experience of BioShock 4 by managing and crafting the narrative aspects of the project’s audio design. You will collaborate with the team to manage how voice work interacts with the game world, and characters, and how all of that affects the player's overall experience. You will be a key figure in blending creative and technical elements to ensure that the voice work enhances the emotional depth and immersion of the game's story while meeting the game's technical and storytelling needs.

Job Details:

  • Help select the voice actors for characters, determining which voices fit the game's tone and characters' personalities.
  • Work with voice actors to direct the performances; guide actors on how to deliver lines emotionally, adjust tone, pacing, and ensure consistency with the game's overall atmosphere and story.
  • Attend and track recording sessions in studio and at Mocap shoots to assure the highest quality audio standards are upheld.
  • Collaborate with the audio team to make sure voice recordings are integrated into the game environment ensuring voices sound natural and clear within all game contexts (combat, dialogue, etc.). 
  • Oversee the editing process, ensuring that narrative assets are well-paced, clean, and consistent with the soundscape.
  • Create/record any additional voice assets as needed. 
  • Ensure that dialogue is perfectly synchronized with character animation and in-game events.
  • Work closely with Game Design and Narrative Teams to ensure that the voiceover matches the game’s storyline, world-building, and emotional beats.
  • Fine-tune and troubleshoot all narrative voice work and dialogue making sure there is consistency in tone and style across the entire game.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Previous experience working as a Voice Designer in AAA, preferably on a narrative-driven or story-heavy game. 
  • A deep understanding of how storytelling works in games and how narrative can be shaped through voice acting. 
  • Experience working directly with professional voice talent.
  • Ability to create emotional depth and drive character development through voice work.
  • Previous experience in directing voice performances that align narrative goals.
  • Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and guide performances to match the intended emotional tone and story needs; coaching actors on how best to deliver lines authentically with the right emotion.
  • Understanding of the technical aspects of voice acting, such as how pitch, tone, pacing, and volume contribute to character portrayal and story development.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback on script dialogue to ensure it works well when spoken aloud and fits the voice acting.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with writers and narrative designers to solve challenges related to character voice consistency, emotional depth, or dialogue flow.
  • Experience managing feedback loops from multiple stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of the basics of audio recording, editing, and mixing.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard audio tools and software; Wwise, UE5, DAWs like ProTools and Reaper. 
  • Experience managing or mentoring other voice designers, ensuring work is completed on time and within scope.
  • Ability to think outside the box to find creative solutions for complex narrative challenges.
  • Keen eye for detail, checking consistency in character voices and narrative progression over the course of the game. 
  • Ability to effectively manage creative differences between team members and help mediate to reach a cohesive narrative vision.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently advocate for your ideas while remaining open to and respectfully considering diverse perspectives.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and work styles, fostering a constructive and inclusive team environment.
  • Self-driven, inquisitive, and collaborative, with a flexible mindset that adapts to evolving challenges and new opportunities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and navigate complex workflows, especially in developing and managing production pipelines.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and a strong sense of accountability, consistently meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities with maturity and reliability.
  • Exemplifies the highest standards of ethics and integrity, with a commitment to doing what is right even in challenging situations.
  • Dedicated to upholding Cloud Chamber’s core values, contributing to a positive and respectful company culture while striving for excellence in all endeavors.

We are Cloud Chamber: a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together. We strive to make unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world. 

We believe in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of our thinking. Our focus on open communication and overall well-being allows each of us to strive for excellence in our work, and happiness in our lives.

We’re currently making the next BioShock. Our love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.

If all of this sounds as exciting to you as it is to us we’d love to meet you! Join us in creating worlds that move people.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. When emailing prospective employees we only use 2K.com accounts.

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