Audio Designer III

About the role

In the role of Audio Designer III at IGT, you will craft engaging audio experiences for casino games, collaborating closely with game designers, producers, and developers. Your work will involve producing original music and sound effects that elevate user experience, ensuring high-quality audio integration across various platforms.

You will be expected to maintain a dedicated, acoustically treated studio for professional mixing and mastering, while also overseeing the organization of audio assets. Working in a small team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute to the innovative culture at IGT.

Skills that matter here

• Digital Audio Workstations: Proficiency in DAWs is crucial for composing and producing high-quality audio assets.
• Steinberg Cubase: Experience with Cubase is necessary for creating and editing music and sound effects.
• Nuendo: Nuendo skills will aid in audio post-production and implementation.
• Ableton: Ableton is used for music composition and sound design, enhancing the creative process.
• Logic: Logic proficiency contributes to producing original scores and sound effects.

Who this role suits

• A strong background in audio design or a similar role within the gaming or multimedia industry.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and provide constructive feedback in a small team environment.
• Comfortable managing audio projects from conception to completion with attention to detail.
• Possesses a robust portfolio demonstrating creativity and technical skills in sound design.

From the employer

As a Sound Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Developing detailed audio specifications based on project requirements and creative vision.
• Designing and producing high-quality music compositions and sound effects that enhance the overall user experience.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including producers, game designers, developers, and artists to integrate audio seamlessly into projects and drive on-time delivery.
• Providing clear direction and constructive feedback to internal team members and external development partners.
• Conducting thorough testing and quality assurance of audio assets and implementation to ensure optimal performance across various platforms and devices.
• Building and maintaining audio pipelines, naming conventions, and asset organization that scale with the project.
• Editing and mixing assets iteratively based on playtesting feedback and team direction.
• Staying current with tools and techniques relevant to game audio at scale.

What We're Looking For:

Must have:

• Experience composing, arranging, and producing original music and FX.
• Proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo, Ableton, Logic.
• Must possess a dedicated, acoustically treated studio, capable of mixing and mastering to professional industry standards.
• Exceptional mixing and mastering skills.
• Proven experience as an Audio Designer or similar role in the entertainment, gaming, or multimedia industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing original music compositions, sound design projects, and audio implementation work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Comfortable working in a small team where you'll own decisions end-to-end.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Wwise or FMOD, and direct experience integrating audio into Unity.
• Experience organizing and maintaining large audio libraries.
• Degree in music/audio engineering.
• Voice Overs recording & editing.
• Experience working with video slots and casino games.

Benefits and Culture:

• Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
• Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
• A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.