YOUR GAME
We are seeking an experienced Sound Designer to join our team. You’ll be working alongside the Lead Audio Designer, and Sound Programmers, following the game's audio vision to create, implement and maintain Audio Content for upcoming Updates to Albion Online.
As a Sound Designer at Sandbox Interactive you will primarily be responsible for the design and implementation of Sound Effects in our games and Voice Lines editing and implementation will also be an occasional responsibility.
Your goal is to ensure the highest quality across all aspects of the game’s audio is achieved. Reporting to the Lead Audio Designer, you will have a big hand in defining and executing the audio direction for the project, both creatively and technically. The ideal candidate will have experience as a sound designer on mid sized titles, strong creative sound design skills, technical integration skills, and knowledge of dynamic mixing systems. They ideally have an affinity for creating spells, creatures and combat as well as UI sound effects for fantasy games. Additional experience with dialogue design, and music system design is a plus. Join our awesome audio team here in Berlin, Germany and help us make Albion sound its best.
Please note: This is not a music composition role. Please ensure your CV, portfolio and showreel/example list showcase your audio design and implementation skills. This role will be a hybrid role at our Berlin Office. The exact details of the hybrid arrangement will be defined with the candidate.
If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! We are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute in more ways than just what is listed in this job description.
Please submit your application by End of Day on Friday, December 6th, 2024.
YOUR GAME:
* Create & implement world-class original audio including: Foley, ambiences, creatures, spells, weapons and UI SFX
* Embrace established audio direction and quality benchmarks
* Work with the Lead Audio Designer to define and maintain vision
* Present audio interests within cross-discipline feature groups
* Document audio features you work on
YOUR TALENT
Minimum Qualifications
* You must have been an Sound Designer within the games industry with at least 2+ complete cycle of shipped games (or 3 years of professional experience)
* Proven experience in sound design, technical implementation, and mixing abilities for games
* Strong creative sound design skills and high production value when it comes to sound design
* Experienced with WWise and Pro Tools or Reaper
* Take ownership of areas of design work and demonstrate initiative and autonomy
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Good communication and estimation skills
* Well organized and self-motivated approach to your workload
Preferred Qualifications
* An understanding of scripting or coding is a plus
* Experience of working with speech and dialogue including voice design
* Basic experience working with Unity
OUR OFFER
* BVG corporate ticket:
o Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
* Personal Development:
o Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
o Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
o Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne
* Hybrid Work model:
o Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
* Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
o Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
o Enjoy height-adjustable tables, five ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
* Start-up perks:
o Benefit from free drinks and food in the office
o Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
* Sustainable business:
o Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path
* Gaming-driven culture:
o Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft
* Global reach:
o Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide
About us
Do you love bringing people together to create something great? Gaming runs in your blood? Then we might be looking for you. We are Sandbox Interactive, an established game studio in the heart of Berlin. Since 2012, we have been developing the core online game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website.
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