Expert Sound Designer

Job Title:

Expert Sound Designer

Requisition ID:

R024471

Job Description:

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together, we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality, innovation, and player engagement.

We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as a Expert Sound Designer based in our Guildford, UK studio. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe, including our locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com

As an Expert Sound Designer at Sledgehammer Games, you will use your technical and creative audio skills to bring life to the action in our next big adventure. Joining an award winning team, you will help create a cinematic soundscape for our next AAA title from inception, leveraging your passion, experience and critical thinking to help guide team decisions and provide valuable input to your peers. All while applying your own craft to deliver experiences that exceed player expectations. 

Please Note: This is a hybrid position based in our Guildford Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Own complete features of the game with little oversight required.
• Help craft the sonic vision of current and future Call of Duty titles.
• Increase efficiency and quality through the creation of new audio subsystems and features.
• Contribute to the creative aspects of sound design, implementation, mixing and troubleshooting game audio.
• Collaborate with outside departments and external partners/vendors to create world-class experiences.
• Mentor others in the department to help further grow our combined experience.
• Take an active role in improving our game audio development techniques and tools
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure audio requirements and plans are understood.

Qualifications:

• An inspiring reel that demonstrates your accomplishments and excellence in game audio (emphasizing the portions you contributed to in any collaborative examples).
• Significant game audio experience with working on AAA games, with at least two shipped titles.
• A comprehensive understanding of audio recording, design, processing and mixing.
• Fluency in game audio implementation targeting console functionality, capabilities and limitations.
• Audio software proficiency using tools such as REAPER, Pro Tools, Waves, and other plug-ins.
• Be adept at using recording interfaces, microphones and outboard processors.
• Experience with Windows and/or macOS, familiarity with productivity software such as word processors and spreadsheets.
• Rock-solid communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Receptive to evaluation of one’s own work and skilled at communicating critical feedback to others, as well as a good work ethic and positive personality.

Bonus Points:

• Experience playing recent Call of Duty titles or other shooters.
• Game development accomplishments outside of audio.
• Experienced with scripting and/or programming.
• Field recording, music composition or mixing experience.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World 

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. 

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. 

Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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