Naughty Dog · 2 weeks ago
Senior Sound Designer (Contingent)
United States, Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNaughty Dog is a renowned game development studio known for its critically acclaimed titles. They are seeking a Senior Sound Designer who will record, edit, and design sound effects, collaborating closely with various teams to enhance the audio experience in their games.
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Responsibilities
Record, edit, and build/design sound effects using industry standard methods and tools
Implement sound effects into the game using proprietary methods and tools
Collaborate with the audio team to adequately plan and implement upon aesthetic goals of the project
Collaborate with audio programmers and other sound designers to develop audio systems based on creative vision and gameplay needs
Collaborate with other non-audio teams (designers, animators, background artists, programmers, etc.) to achieve the highest quality audio experience across each aspect of the game
Apply studio and departmental standard processes of technical audio workflows and systems
Give and seek constructive creative feedback and suggestions from others
Inspire partnership and collaboration inside and outside the Audio department
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years in a game audio or audio post-production environment
Shipped at least 1 AAA title, or worked on equivalent sized linear media project (Film, TV, Ads, etc.)
Proficient in a DAW of choice (Reaper, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.), including most industry standard plugins and toolsets (Waves, iZotope, etc.)
Extensive knowledge and experience with using outboard gear, recording gear, microphones, etc
Extensive knowledge of audio signal processing, mixing, sample rates, data compression, filters, reverbs, 3D positional audio, etc
Knowledge of mix specifications in a variety of media (console, internet, broadcast, etc.)
Excellent PC/Mac skills and proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, in both aesthetic and technical concepts
Highly value and prioritize working as a team, over individualistic goals, or desires
Hunger to learn tailored tools and tech
Excellent work ethic and a positive attitude
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in audio-related field (i.e., music, audio engineering, sound design, etc.)
Skills in scripting and/or programming languages (Python, C++, etc.)
Previous experience with version control software (Perforce, Git, etc.)
Expert with audio middleware solutions such as Wwise, FMOD, Scream, or proprietary tools
Professional post-production sound design/mixing experience (Film, TV, Ads, etc.), with an emphasis on multi-channel environments (e.g., Surround or Atmos)
Music skill/experience in composing/arranging, synthesis, sampling, MIDI sequencing, etc
Knowledge of music theory
Understanding of next gen console audio functionality and capabilities
Experience implementing sounds on multiple game platforms
Experience with multiplayer games
Benefits
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Company
Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog, a video game developer that produces games on PlayStation systems, including the Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2001-01-22Acquired
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