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Sound Designer

Our Careers at BioWare page has information on how to apply and several other helpful resources.

BioWare Edmonton is in search of Sound Designers to join our incredible in house audio team. Successful candidates must have at least 2 years experience in creating audio for games or similar professional experience, and a strong understanding of the fundamentals of audio engineering and theory.

We are looking for individuals who are creative and technically proficient. You have a passion for exciting sound design and a great grasp of technical requirements and issues present in making audio for our award winning games!

Primary Responsibilities

  • Designing, creating, editing, and mixing original audio content in accordance with each game project's design goals
  • 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
  • Offering technical advice for programmers developing game sound systems
  • Editing, mastering, and implementation of music and dialogue
  • All aspects of sound for linear video
  • Trouble shooting and debuging of game audio systems
  • Assisting with Localization audio requirements for each project

Basic Qualifications Include

  • At least 2 years experience in creating audio for games or similar professional experience
  • Exceptional sound design skills
  • 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
  • Good knowledge of field recording, Foley, microphone and professional audio equipment
  • Great communication and team skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A desire 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, MusyX
  • 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-SD - Sound Designer").

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

08-ALE-SD

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:

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.

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