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2K · 6 days ago

Senior Sound Designer

positionFrisco, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

2K is home to the Gearbox Entertainment Company, known for its award-winning video games. They are seeking a Senior Sound Designer who will be responsible for creating and implementing high-quality sound effects, collaborating with various teams to enhance the gaming experience.

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Responsibilities

Design, mix, and edit original high-quality sound effects in a DAW for key game features, including complex systems like weapons and character audio
Perform Foley and field recording to support sound design needs
Implement audio assets into Wwise and Unreal Engine 5, ensuring they fit cohesively within the overall game mix
Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams (design, FX, programming, animation) to meet audio needs and support system development
Manage tasks and track bugs using JIRA to support efficient audio production
Deliver high-quality audio assets on time, meeting project standards and creative goals
Contribute to team initiatives like sound jams and support troubleshooting of in-game audio issues

Qualification

Sound designMixingFoleyField recordingAudio middlewareGame industry trendsCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

7+ years of experience in sound design, including full project lifecycle contribution as a Senior Sound Designer or equivalent
Proficient in mixing, editing, Foley, field recording, and modern audio design techniques for games
Strong understanding of audio middleware and current game industry trends
Excellent communication skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback effectively
Skilled in creating clear documentation, such as style guides and system specifications

Company

2K

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2K is a development studio that develops and publishes sports-based video games. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Novato, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://2k.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Phil Dixon
Chief Operating Officer
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Darrell Gallagher
SVP, Studio Head
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