Sound Designer, Video Production (Steel Hunters)

1 Month ago • All levels • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Sound Designer for Steel Hunters video production at Wargaming, you'll craft and enhance audio experiences for gameplay videos, cinematic sequences, animated features, and marketing materials. Responsibilities include sound design and SFX creation, audio mixing and mastering, on-set sound recording, and collaboration with the video production team. You'll work closely with editors, directors, and animators to ensure audio aligns with the visual storytelling. Proficiency in music composition is a plus. The role requires expertise in DAWs (Reaper, Pro Tools), audio signal processing, and strong organizational skills. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the Guildford studio.
Must have:
  • Sound design & SFX creation
  • Audio mixing & mastering
  • On-set sound recording
  • DAW proficiency (Reaper, Pro Tools)
  • Audio signal processing knowledge
  • Collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Music composition experience
  • Gaming industry experience
  • Formal musical education
Perks:
  • 5 weeks annual leave + additional paid time off
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Mental well-being program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Company events

Job Details

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Sound Designer to join the Steel Hunters video production team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting and enhancing the audio experience across a variety of content, including gameplay videos, cinematic sequences, animated features, and marketing materials. Additional responsibilities include on-set sound recording during video shoots. Proficiency in music composition is a strong plus and will be considered an advantage. 

Join us in shaping the soundscape of Steel Hunters, delivering captivating audio experiences for our players and audience. 

Reports to

This role reports to the Senior Gameplay Editor

What will you do?

  • Sound Design and SFX Creation. Collaborate with the video production team to enhance the emotional impact and immersion of videos through sound. 
  • Audio Mixing and Mastering. Mix and master audio tracks for videos, ensuring clarity, consistency, and balance between dialogue, music, and effects. 
  • On-Set Sound Recording. Record high-quality audio during video shoots, including dialogue, ambient sound, and any necessary effects. 
  • Collaboration and Feedback.  
    - Work closely with video editors, directors, and animators to ensure the audio aligns with the visual storytelling. 
    - Participate in creative discussions to understand the tone, pacing, and overall vision of each project. 

What are we looking for?

  • Portfolio/Demo Reel 
  • Experience in Sound Creation for games, films, advertisements, and other media. 
  • Skills in Mixing and Mastering 
  • Proficiency in DAWs (Reaper, Pro Tools) 
  • Understanding of Audio Signal Processing, including mixing, compression, filters, reverb, etc. 
  • Organizational Skills and Documentation Management 

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Avid gamer. 
  • Previous experience in the gaming industry. 
  • Experience in music composition, supported by formal musical education, a strong sense of pitch, and artistic taste. 
  • Self-management and proactivity  

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in previous sound design roles
  • Must be a proactive and self-driven creative problem solver. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Experience in finding solutions from audio, production, and technical perspectives. 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team. 

Work mode

Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days from the Guildford studio

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
  • Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity Leave Benefits
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
  • Video games area
  • Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Employee discounts via Perkbox
  • Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
  • Company events (including events for partners/children)
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
  • DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
  • To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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Wargaming is a company with a rich history and a bright future. Founded in 1998, we have grown from a small team of passionate gamers into a global leader in the gaming industry. Our focus has always been on creating immersive and engaging experiences for our players, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.


But our success is not just limited to our games. We are also committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. We have established a number of initiatives to support education, technology, and the arts, and we are always looking for new ways to make a difference.


So if you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a real impact in the gaming industry, Wargaming is the place for you. Join us, and be a part of something truly special. 

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