Audio Engineer - Permanent Role - BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning studio

Job Title Audio Engineer - Permanent Role - BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning studio
Job Category Sound / Music
Skills Required Sound / Music
Location Horsham, South East
Job Description

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Position Overview
The Contract audio engineers’ primary purpose is to aid in all audio content creation, implementation and testing for titles developed at the studio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist audio manager in all areas of audio production.
• To create sound effects and audio assets using techniques such as synthesis, location recording, Foley recording in addition to utilising pre-recorded material.
• Integrate audio content into games using scripting or other in-house tools and software.
• To create, integrate and mix audio content for trailers, demo's and conferences.
• To test all aspects of implemented game audio to ensure playback is as intended and fit for commercial release. Testing must be methodical and documented with detailed plans.
• Report directly to and keeping well informed the audio manager, all issues and problems.
• To help construct and maintain the in-house sound effects library, adhering to set conventions.
• Travel to various locations, organising and conducting sound effects recording sessions.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:
• HND in Sound Engineering or relevant in-house Game audio or Film/TV audio post production industry experience.
• Good sound design skills, showing creative flare.
• Good knowledge and practical experience of DSP, Synthesiser and Effects programming.
• Good sound editing and mixing to picture technique.
• Skilled and efficient with audio editing tools such as Wavelab, ProTools, Nuendo.
• Good knowledge of microphone recording techniques and their practical application.
• Good location recording skills and experience.
• Ability to full fill deadlines and keep to schedules.
• Ability to cope with long hours and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently on own or as part of a team.
• Self-motivating and having a raw desire to acquire new audio skills and techniques.
• Willingness to learn new in-house audio tools and software, and advancing skills for integrating content.
• Excellent communication, verbal and people skills.
• Excellent hearing, for distinguishing sound quality.
• A keen interest in and a passion for sound and music in games and film.
• Must have completed work on one of the following demonstrating a significant sound design contribution:
- 1 shipped full price retail console or PC game, completing a full product cycle.
Salary Competitve Salary plus benefits
Date posted 22/05/2012
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Creative Assembly using their internal reference CAUK/TWAUD/CON1.
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