Audio Designer

2 Days ago • 1 Years +

About the job

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Lighthouse Games is seeking an Audio Designer with at least one full production cycle experience in video games. Must have experience with audio middleware (Wwise preferred), audio production software, recording, audio production, and communication skills. Passion for video games and sound design is essential.

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As an Audio Designer at Lighthouse Games, you will work with the rest of the development team to design and implement new and exciting audio features and soundscapes, with limited supervision from your Lead. You will use your creativity and drive to push for higher quality in everything you do, and proactively seek opportunities to improve our title and audio processes. You will demonstrate the desire to develop your personal and professional skills, engaging with other disciplines to broaden your experience of the development process.

Key Duties Include

To produce good quality work with limited supervision, following all submission processes and guidelines
To conduct thorough testing of audio components for clarity, balance, and integration within the game
To work with your Lead to plan out work, and reliably and consistently deliver according to those plans
To produce clear and detailed technical documentation for audio processes and asset management
To work and communicate with other team members in a friendly, polite, and professional manner
To independently engage with members of other disciplines where appropriate
Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the quality of everything we do
Actively take part in and encourage our collaborative and creative team spirit

Requirements

Experience of at least one full production cycle as an audio designer for video games
Experience supporting other team members
Highly proficient with audio middleware (Wwise preferred) and audio production software
Solid recording and audio production skills
Strong Critical Listening, Problem Solving, and Communication skills
Keen ear for detail, and strong quality control
Work cross-discipline to deliver a strong and cohesive playing experience
Passionate about video games and sound design

Desirable

Experience working in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
Experience working in REAPER
Experience working with current generation consoles
Experience working in dialogue pipelines
Experience casting voice talent

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support

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About The Company

Lighthouse Games

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Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.

We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.