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Junior Technical Sound Designer, Manchester
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Client:
Cloud Imperium Games Limited
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Junior Technical Sound Designer to join our expanding audio tech team at Cloud Imperium Games, based onsite at our studio in Manchester, UK. As part of the team, you will implement audio playback systems and maintain audio project setup for our Star Citizen and Squadron 42 projects in a cooperative and cross disciplinary environment. You'll get the chance to work with AAA quality audio assets using a wide range of tools and technology, and to drive the future of that technology.
What do our Junior Technical Sound Designers at CIG do?
* Implement game audio using a wide range of tools and technology, refining the game experience with a focus on feel and immersion.
* Work in collaboration with the audio tech team and other disciplines to drive improvements in targeted areas of audio in the project.
* Implement efficient solutions regarding memory usage, CPU usage and voice count
* Comply with established naming and bus-structuring conventions
What would we expect from our Junior Technical Sound Designers?
* Proficient knowledge of audio middleware tools and game engines such as Audiokinetic's Wwise and Amazon Lumberyard etc.
* Good debugging skills using the Wwise profiler and other tools.
* Ability to think around technical problems and design elegant, efficient solutions.
* A good understanding of the needs of sound design within videogames.
* Any experience of or proficiencies in programming and scripting would be advantageous.
Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.
We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.
If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.
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