Lead Audio Designer

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 2K Full time
Who We Are

2K Games is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K's portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Located in Vancouver, BC, 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group, speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2K's publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers, and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Lego Drive, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization, Marvel's Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don't meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply

What We Need

2K Sports Lab is looking for a curious and adventurous audiophile to join our development team as a Lead Audio Designer. You will be responsible for delivering extraordinary speech design that supports highly complex, non-deterministic gameplay systems. In collaboration with our Head of Engineering and Audio SEs, you will help define our audio systems, asset pipeline, and tool set. Finally, you will work with the Audio Director and other creative partners to help define the vision for the project.

What You'll Do

- Collaborate with the Audio Director to help define the direction for the project's VO.
- Support with remote & onsite recording sessions of voice talent and walla groups.
- Design and script audio control logic.
- Manage and implement VO samples, as well as any associated databases.
- Debug and problem-solve issues with the VO logic.
- Mix and master audio assets and systems.
- Drive quality at both the implementation stage and through regular play sessions.
- Mentor junior audio designers and share knowledge with the rest of the audio team.
- Work closely with other game areas to improve workflows, optimize asset pipelines, and achieve our combined vision for the game.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

- Located in the Vancouver area or willing to relocate.
- 5 years' experience in AAA speech sound design.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Wwise, Unreal, and Perforce.
- Proficiency in audio scripting, with expertise in a language such as Python, SQL or Lua.
- Proficiency with DAWs and sample editors such as Pro Tools and Reaper.
- Experience in mastering for linear and non-linear media.
- Experience working in recording studios with voice talent.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality in an efficient manner.
- A love for making and playing games.
- A resume of work that demonstrates these qualities.

Beneficial Qualifications

- Experience working on sports games.
- A passion for sports.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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