Main Tasks and Respoibilities

Working closely with Game Designe and Produce for a multitude of projects at Gameloft, the Sound Effects Designer is respoible for creating all the sound for upcoming games on platforms such as iPad, iPhone, PS Vita, PS3. This position is under the direct supervision of the Sound Director. There is no music composing in this role.

Skills

1、Excellent knowledge of audio software compatible with the Windows platform: sequence (Sonar, Cubase Ableton Live, Protools), audio edito (Sound Forge, WaveLab, Audition etc.). The ideal candidate must also have strong knowledge of popular VST plug-i, necessary for audio editing and mixing.

2、Thorough knowledge of technical cotraints (audio optimization, memory, etc.) linked to video game sound and sound format.

3、Knowledge of audio engines used in the video game industry (FMod, Wwise).Capacity to create and edit original sounds, in the form of audio samples, sound synthesis, etc.

4、Familiar with sound effect libraries available on the market (Sound Ideas, Hollywood Edge, Boom and othe);

5、Capability to systematically and effectively manage large-scale databases (with more than 2000 sounds per game);

6、Ability to produce original, high-quality sound effects quickly and efficiently under pressure.

Profile

1、Minimum of 5 yea professional experience in Sound Design in the video game industry. Demos will be requested.

2、A diploma in Sound Design is an asset.

3、The ideal candidate is expected to have many yea experience playing video games on cooles and have acquired a good undetanding of current sound quality standards;

4、Moreover, the ideal candidate should be a team player; have a strong see of creativity, analysis and synthesis; be hard-working; have effective interpeonal skills; and have strong organizational skills;

5、The ideal candidate must also be able to easily create and undetand sound environments of video games.