Associate Audio Designer

Job Description

AUDIO

What We Do

We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Epic Audio Team, you will use your technical and creative skills to their fullest, helping define the future of interactive audio technology.

In this role, you will
• Help raise the quality level of audio in all Epic Game titles and technologies
• Push the development of audio features and integration for future Unreal audio engine development
• Create and implement base pipeline audio content
• Develop sound design skills to match the Fortnite aesthetic
• Help with basic asset management and updates
• Look for opportunities to help with more advanced audio tasks as skills improved
• Work with production to understand how to assist the team with deadline-based tasks

What we're looking for
• A junior game audio sound designer with an understanding of game audio experiences with good knowledge and understanding of the video game development process
• A foundation of Sound Design skills that show promise in the areas of field/studio recording, sound editing, and sound designing
• Previous experience in a game engine and familiarity with game development concepts
• Passionate about game audio; should be able to talk about and deconstruct other current games' audio quality and implementation
• Excitement about learning and building game audio skills
• Music skills are good to have, as we have opportunities to create music for emotes and in-game events
• Strong self-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently while having a great team player attitude

Nice to have skills
• Knowledge about implementing audio in-game audio middleware or native systems
• Experience with scripting languages and methods

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

Washington Base Pay Range

$89,834 — $121,757 USD

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