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Based at our well-established studio in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex, you will be working as a key member of the team on our upcoming Survival title, the sequel to Alien: Isolation. In this role, you will be able to make a real impact on our games, while bringing your knowledge and experience to help push the boundaries of the genre by collaborating with the wider development team - striving to make our titles better than ever before.
Joining our award-winning audio department, the ideal candidate will be:Extremely passionate about sound design and game audio
A fast learner with great creative and technical abilities
A good analytical and creative thinker with strong skills interpreting briefs or feature requirements
Self-driven
Motivated by working alongside others in a team environment
*Applications without a showreel won't be reviewed, so please remember to include some examples of your best work.
*This role can be hybrid or in-studio, to be confirmed during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities: This is a great opportunity to become part of a growing, friendly team and make a meaningful impact on a fantastic project from an early stage of development. As a Sound Designer you will work collaboratively across the team, with all disciplines to deliver world-class audio for this title. Expert technical skills within Wwise and Unreal are required for this role, including experience with designing and implementing content for audio systems, for example; dialogue, music, animation, physics. Taking ownership over key areas of the audio experience, you will have a thorough understanding of the game vision and pillars and take the initiative to enhance the game through the audio experience - actively contributing new ideas and innovations.Knowledge, Skill and ExperienceEssentialA degree level qualification in audio technology, sound design or related qualification
2 or more full development cycles in a Sound Design role
Ability to create compelling cinematic audio using a range of recording, design and interactive techniques
Highly skilled at:
- Field and studio recording
- Sound design
- Music system and content design
Wwise and Unreal expertise
DesirableExperience working on first-person horror and/or narrative adventure games
Technical skills such as scripting or light programming ability
Professional experience with linear cinematic audio
About Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network - an employee-led group
Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
Community activities including parties, football and more.
Our studio sites have disabled access.We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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