Technical Sound Designer

Perfect Garbage is an independent video game studio based with members located across the globe. We're looking for a contract Technical Sound Designer to join our team.

Core Expectations

• This role requires a blend of technical proficiency and an understanding of gameplay mechanics, with an emphasis on leveraging these aspects to enrich the player's experience
• Integrate music into the game using interactive techniques and principles
• Coordinate with composer, art and design teams to solve problems
• Define and maintain a set of standards and test cases for technical audio systems and integration
• Firm grasp of audio programming fundamentals for studio and field recording
• Strong self-management and organization skills and ability to work independently
• Able to collaborate with diverse teams and disciplines to create effective audio
• Able to troubleshoot audio issues, as well as optimize and meet memory budget and performance requirements across multiple platforms
• Evaluate audio mix and implementation of audio assets in-game, and adjust according to gameplay needs
• Manage and prioritize assigned tasks, with a focus on achieving goals on schedule

Required Skills

• Proficiency with using git for source control
• Experience with using C# for scripting, either in or out of the Unity game engine
• General experience with Unreal or Unity editors, including level editor, animation and linear editors
• Experience integrating audio middleware into an engine pipeline
• Experience with implementing audio assets into game builds
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in a team situation involving task breakdowns, time tracking, reviews, and inter-departmental communication
• Extensive knowledge of field recording techniques and available sound libraries
• Designing, editing, mixing, mastering and implementing content for interactive and linear media

Bonus

• Having shipped previous games in the management sim, life sim or farming sim genre

Additional Details

• Job Title: Technical Sound Designer – Contract
• Compensation: $30 USD an hour 
• Starting: March 2025

To Apply

Send us an email with your Resume / CV.