Experienced Onsite Audio Designer (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our brand new, state of the art studio at Lakeside North Harbour set in stunning 130-acre landscaped grounds in Portsmouth.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

We are looking for an experienced in-house Audio Designer to join our award-winning development team on an ambitious AAA remaster project of three titles. This role involves upgrading, retrofitting, and redesigning assets to meet modern standards. The project will ship on a wide range of platforms and formats - stereo, 5.1, 7.1, 7.1.4, Dolby Atmos, and 3D Audio.

Requirements

• Three years of experience (including at least one shipped title on PC or console)
• Experience creating sounds on a AAA project
• Excellent sound design skills and creative ability
• Proficiency with Wwise
• Proficiency with Reaper
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to hit deadlines
• A showreel demonstrating your sound design

Bonus Points

• Experience working with ambisonics
• Experience creating content in surround sound or Dolby Atmos

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce audio content of the highest quality in a timely manner
• Upgrade existing content to meet modern standards
• Tactically reuse/retrofit assets from previous games
• Implement game-ready audio into Wwise
• Implement simple audio hooks into the proprietary engine (animation timelines, VFX assets, emitters in the world)
• Specialise in one pillar of the game's audio: combat (weapons, explosions, enemies), narrative (cinematics and events), environment (ambience, objects, interactions)

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Audio

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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