Primary Responsibilities

• Designing, creating, editing, and mixing original audio content in accordance with each game project’s design goals
• Working with programmers to define technical requirements and specifications to facilitate creation of advanced audio systems that support the game vision
• Creating audio assets using Nuendo, Sound Forge, and other related software
• In-game implementation of all types of audio assets using proprietary tools and systems
• Editing, mastering, and implementation of music and dialogue
• Large scale audio asset management
• All aspects of sound for linear video
• Trouble shooting and debugging of game audio systems
• Working with external sound/music providers
• Assisting with Localization audio requirements for each project

Basic Qualifications Include

• Minimum 3 years experience in creating audio for games
• Exceptional sound design skills and strong technical audio vision
• Experience creating audio pipelines on projects
• Ability to make high quality audio samples and process externally created music, VO, and SFX for in-game use
• Professional-level skills in digital audio editing and manipulation
• High degree of proficiency using professional audio software and hardware
• Familiarity with a variety of audio middleware applications (ISACT, F-Mod etc)
• Superior knowledge of field recording, Foley, microphone and professional audio equipment
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A drive to continually advance the art and science of game audio

The ideal candidate will also have some mix of the following:

• A love of games
• Musicianship
• Live/studio recording experience and a strong grasp of microphone theory
• Understanding of the software development process
• Understanding of basic game design concepts
• Knowledge of surround mixing techniques
• Dialogue recording experience
• Experience with 3rd party audio tools like XACT, ISACT, Miles Sound System, F-Mod
• The ability to write/debug simple computer script or batch files

Demo and Resume

Please submit a demo showcasing your video game audio related skills with a detailed resume.

How To Apply

To apply by e-mail, send your resume to:

careers@bioware.com and include your name, position title, and the competition number in the subject line (e.g. "Darth Malak - 08-ALE-SRSD - Senior Sound Designer").

Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application:

08-ALE-SRSD

Along with your submission, you MUST include a signed product submission agreement. You can fax it to: 780-439-6374

Resources to help you apply:

• Product Submission Agreement (PSA)

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. As well, only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.