We are looking for a talented Technical Sound Designer to join the Cloud Imperium Games audio tech team. 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. Proven games-experience and proficiency in Wwise is important as we work with this every day. We also require strong analytical skills and technical understanding to develop and refine the systems that bring the games to life through audio.
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.
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What do our Technical Sound Designers do?
* Implement game audio using a wide range of tools and technology, refining the game experience with a focus on feel and immersion.
* Own and drive improvements in targeted areas of audio in the project.
* Assist in mentoring more junior members on the team.
What would we expect from our Technical Sound Designers?
* Proficient knowledge of audio middleware tools and game engines such as Audiokinetic's Wwise and Amazon Lumberyard etc.
* Excellent debugging skills using the Wwise profiler and other tools.
* Ability to think around technical problems and design elegant, efficient solutions.
* A strong understanding of the needs of sound design within videogames.
* Any experience of or proficiencies in programming and scripting would be advantageous.
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