Description
Are you looking for a
team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are
you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent?
You’ve found the right place!
Gameloft, the largest
mobile-gaming development studio in Montreal, is seeking a Sound designer –
Casual games to join its Audio team.
Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets
(including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs.
Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its
games in over 100 countries.
Main Tasks and
Responsibilities
Working on site with the Game Designers and Producers for a multitude of
projects at Gameloft, the Sound Effects Designer is responsible 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
- Excellent knowledge of audio software compatible
with the Windows platform: sequencers (Sonar, Cubase Ableton Live, Protools),
audio editors (Sound Forge, WaveLab, Audition etc.). The
ideal candidate must also have strong knowledge of popular VST plug-ins,
necessary for audio editing and mixing.
- Thorough knowledge of
technical constraints (audio optimization, memory, etc.) linked to video
game sound and sound format.
- 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.
- Familiar with sound effect
libraries available on the market (Sound Ideas, Hollywood Edge, and
others);
- Capability to systematically
and effectively manage large-scale databases (with more than 2000 sounds
per game);
- Ability to produce original,
high-quality sound effects quickly and efficiently under pressure.
Profile
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years professional experience
in Sound Design in the video game industry. Demos will be requested.
- A diploma in Sound Design is
an asset.
- The ideal candidate is
expected to have many years experience playing video games and have
acquired a good understanding of current sound quality standards;
- Moreover, the ideal
candidate should be a team player; have a strong sense of creativity,
analysis and synthesis; be hard-working; have effective interpersonal
skills; and have strong organizational skills;
- The ideal candidate must
also be able to easily create and understand sound environments of video
games.
*Important*
Please forward your CV, motivation letter and Sound
Portfolio.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for a test. Your CV will be
saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in
Gameloft. Applications with no demo will not be considered.
Why work for Gameloft?
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Join one of the most exciting sectors today and
collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple,
Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
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Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and
motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
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Opportunity to learn in a professional environment
with passionate people
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Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams
from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other
countries and cultures on a daily basis
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Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits
(high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies,
etc.)
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Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of
vacation for a better work/life balance