QDStaff · 1 month ago
Sound Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelQDStaff is a leading game company in their slot gaming segment, and they are seeking a Sound Designer to create original music and high-quality audio assets for games. The role involves collaborating with game teams to produce and implement sound design while managing tasks and deadlines effectively.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Create original music in many genres
Create game sound design and audio assets at a high quality
Create music and sound explorations then merry to video mock up demos edited in iMovie to showcase explorations to get team feedback
Coordinate, communicate and collaborate syncing with game teams which include game designers, Tech designers, creative designers, developers, QA and PM's to solve problems and create amazing audio
Evaluate audio mix and implementation of audio assets in-game and adjust according to needs
Produce, mix and edit sound linear promo videos
Manage and prioritize assigned tasks and milestones, with a focus on achieving goals on schedule
Broad library knowledge in sound design and musicware content
Asset export and pipeline
Test and verify work in tandem with Get and QA teams
Qualification
Required
Create original music in many genres
Create game sound design and audio assets at a high quality
Experience with current audio and music software such as Reaper, Pro Tools, Logic, Waves, Kontakt, Vi's and soft synths
Create music and sound explorations then merry to video mock up demos edited in iMovie to showcase explorations to get team feedback
Coordinate, communicate and collaborate syncing with game teams which include game designers, Tech designers, creative designers, developers, QA and PM's to solve problems and create amazing audio
Experience with Windows and/or macOS productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheets, Jira, TFS, Perforce and Sharepoint
Very open to suggestions, revisions and change requests throughout the game production process
Evaluate audio mix and implementation of audio assets in-game and adjust according to needs
Produce, mix and edit sound linear promo videos
Manage and prioritize assigned tasks and milestones, with a focus on achieving goals on schedule
Broad library knowledge in sound design and musicware content
Asset export and pipeline
Test and verify work in tandem with Get and QA teams
Experience designing, editing, mixing, mastering and implementing content for interactive and linear media
Firm grasp of audio engineering fundamentals for studio recording
Strong self-management, organizational and problem solving skills, ability to work independently while having a great team player attitude
Positive, solution-oriented and independent approach to work
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Health savings account
401(k) match
Profit sharing
Paid vacation plus company shut-down week
Company
QDStaff
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase