Sound Designer

Responsibilities

• Work with other development departments and individuals to define and plan a project’s overall direction.
• Work in many different styles to adhere to the needs of the project.
• Use industry standard tools and equipment to design and implement sound effects (i.e. DAW, FMOD, Unity).
• Communicate and apply an in-depth knowledge of fundamental audio processes.
• Create original, or edit existing, compelling sound effects by means of recording, synthesis and sample library.
• Produce assets on time and execute feedback quickly.
• Implement sound effects into middleware and prepare assets for use by other departments.
• Plan and execute recording sessions when necessary.
• Manage and maintain a well-organised sample library.
• Work on multiple projects while keeping assets organised and available should another team member need to access them.
• Manage large quantities of audio assets from external recording sessions such as voice over.
• Keep a record of documentation on features you have designed that will be used by the wider team.
• Other reasonable activities commensurate with post holders knowledge, skills and role in the organisation.

Experience

• A minimum of two years working within a sound design centric role.
• Any comprehensive DAW, sound effects recording and sound library management. Audio middleware (FMOD, Wwise etc.)
• Unity3D or similar.

Aptitude

• Willingness to learn new skills related to sound design and implementation and to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
• Ability to work on a project as either the sole sound designer or as part of a team.
• Willing to embrace, promote and live the Coatsink values.
• Ability to integrate into a friendly, caring and inclusive wider team.
• An individual with passion for the industry and organisation and embracing the vibrancy and ambition to play their part to deliver fantastic, high quality games.

Submission Instructions

• A CV is required
• A cover letter is required
• A link to your design portfolio and/or project(s) demonstrating relevant skills is required.

What we can provide

• Competitive salary
• Freedom to choose where you work in the UK
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced holiday package
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Self development days
• Bi-annual appraisals
• Annual pay reviews
• Career breaks
• Enhanced and generous maternity and paternity package
• Dependents emergency leave
• Access to our life insurance policy and WeCare healthcare app
• Access to our health insurance cash plan
• Investment in your physical health with weekly live and on-demand strength, cardio, yoga and meditation sessions
• Investment in your mental health with regular access to training courses and one-to-one wellness sessions and workshops
• Access to metro pass and cycle schemes
• In person and virtual events
• Free access to some of our previously released titles
• Refer a friend scheme
• Work with cutting-edge technology