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Velan Studios Audio Designer (Senior) in Troy, New York

At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, Hot Wheels Rift Rally, Midnight Murder Club as well as the VR game Bounce Arcade, and our journey continues! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time. Velan Studios comprises a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite professionals, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office.

We’re seeking a Senior Audio Designer who can manage multiple priorities and is comfortable in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Audio Leads, Game Director, Designers, Artists and Programmers to create and implement sound assets that match the aesthetic and technical specifications of both Original and Existing IP game projects.

  • Create and maintain audio technology documentation.

  • Integrate feedback from leads, user tests, and QA reviews into your work.

  • Interactive and linear sound effects design, music editing, dialogue editing, processing and mixing.

  • Troubleshoot audio issues and work within established memory budgets and performance requirements across multiple platforms.

  • Collaborate with programmers to improve existing technology and develop new features.

Requirements

  • 8+ years as a video game audio designer

  • Audio editing, synthesis, processing, and mixing skills – particularly with sound effects and dialog.

  • Extensive expertise within Audiokinetic’s Wwise.

  • Experience with at least one game engine and integration of sound within that engine.

  • Fluent in at least one current industry standard DAW, such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic etc.

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work productively and efficiently toward deadlines.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Self-direction, passion, collaboration, and creativity in your work.

  • A strong sense of design aesthetic and understanding of how audio complements design.

  • Technical understanding of sound design pipelines and scripting.

  • A portfolio that demonstrates user-centered design approaches, interaction design standards, and methodology.

Big Plusses

  • Experience with scripting languages and or C/C++ Programming.

  • Expertise with 3D Level Editing tools and/or middleware.

  • Music Composition expertise

  • An interest in design and technology trends, especially as applied to Interactive or Mixed Reality applications.

What We Would Like to See in Your Portfolio Reel

  • 3-5 minute video file with footage from games/products on which you’ve worked

  • A cue sheet or superimposed text explaining your contributions to the footage

The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below* per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits.

*80,000. - $120,000. annually

We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team. We want to let you know that candidates who can work onsite in our Troy, NY studio are highly preferred. We believe that working together in person can foster better collaboration and creativity, and we're excited about the opportunity to have you right here with us. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office.

Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.

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