Sound Designer - Contract

About Krafton Montreal:

We are a leading game development studio composed of veterans of the game industry. We are working on a game based on an acclaimed intellectual property set in an enthralling medieval fantasy world. This game is an AAA third-person action-adventure RPG experience, with a rich narrative and strategic gameplay. At our company, we believe in having fun while creating memorable experiences, being proud of our work, and showing respect for each other's contributions.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Sound Designer to help us shape the bases of multiple sound assets that will ultimately enhance player immersion and engagement in our exciting new IP from The Bird that Drinks Tears Korean novels. Working closely with the Audio Director to deliver unique audio content complementing gameplay and storytelling.

Mandate:

• Design unique audio assets for targeted game features, characters & world settings, based on specific in-game playback formats (interactive mechanics, linear events, multi-layered data-structures).
• Based on provided concept art material of environments & characters, create exploratory soundscapes highlighting the described themes, narrative settings & moods.
• May involve assets implementation in our current game pipelines (Wwise solution, UE project).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Audio Production, Music, Sound Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Sound Designer in the video game industry for linear & systemic mediums, with a strong portfolio showcasing your sound design work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard audio software and tools (Pro Tools, Reaper, creative VST’s & hardware).
• Knowledge of audio implementation formats & asset structures for game pipelines (Wwise, Unreal Engine).
• Experience with a AAA game is considered an asset
• A passion for creating memorable and immersive audio experiences for players.