Summary of the Sound Designer [Fixed Term] job at Avalanche Studios Group

As a Sound Designer, you'll be an integral part of our team dedicated to crafting immersive audio experiences for our games. Collaborating closely with Audio Programmers, Sound Designers, and feature teams, you'll bridge the gap between creative sound design and Programming. Your role will involve leveraging your expertise in sound technology to ensure the seamless integration of audio assets into our proprietary open-world engine using tools like FMOD and our in-house systems. You'll have the opportunity to shape the sonic  landscape of our games and enhance player immersion through innovative sound design solutions.

[Please note that this is a fixed term employment]

Collaborate with Sound Designers and Audio Programmers to implement and optimize sound assets within FMOD and our proprietary game engine

Empower Sound Designers by assisting them with Technical Challenges

Utilize your technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve audio-related issues, ensuring a high level of audio fidelity and performance

Design, implement and maintain complex audio systems, such as dynamic mixing, environmental effects, and spatial audio, to enhance player immersion

Work closely with feature teams to define technical requirements and constraints for audio implementation, ensuring alignment with game design goals

Playtest and iterate on audio implementations to achieve the desired emotional impact and gameplay feedback

Document and communicate best practices and technical guidelines for sound 

Solid experience as a sound designer or audio engineer in the gaming industry, with a strong understanding of sound principles and techniques

Proficiency in audio middleware such as FMOD, as well as digital audio workstations (DAWs) and audio editing software

Strong technical background with experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python) and audio programming concepts

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently

Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within cross-discipline teams and translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English