Lead Audio Designer

Who We Are

2K Games is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of worldclass games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment.

Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.

Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.

At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

2K Sports Lab is looking for a curious and adventurous audiophile to join our development team as a Lead Audio Designer. You will be responsible for delivering extraordinary sound design that supports both complex nondeterministic gameplay systems; as well as linear noninteractive sequences. In collaboration with our Head of Engineering and Audio SEs you will help define our audio systems asset pipeline and tool set. Finally you will work with the Audio Director and other creative partners to help define the vision for the project.

What Youll Do

• Collaborate with the Audio Director to help define the direction for the projects soundscape.

• Design and script audio control logic.

• Create manage and implement walla foley crowd reactions world ambience music UI SFX and all other nonVO related audio. Implement and manage any associated databases.

• Lead field recordings for foley crowd reactions and other ambience.

• Lead remote & onsite recording sessions of walla groups.

• Debug and problem solve issues with the audio logic.

• Mix and master audio assets and systems.

• Drive quality at both the implementation stage as well as through regular play sessions.

• Mentor junior audio designers and share knowledge with the rest of the audio team.

• Work closely with other game areas to improve workflows optimise asset pipelines and achieve our combined vision for the game.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• 5 years experience in AAA sound design.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Proficiency with Wwise Unreal and Perforce.

• Proficiency in visual programming.

• Proficiency in audio scripting with expertise in a language such as Python SQL or Lua.

• Proficiency with DAWs and sample editors such as Pro Tools and Reaper.

• Proficiency in mastering for linear and nonlinear media.

• Experience recording and implementing foley and other ambience.

• Experience working in recording studios directing walla groups.

• Experience collaborating with crossfunctional teams to deliver high quality in an efficient manner.

• A love for making and playing games.

• A resume of work that demonstrates these qualities.

Beneficial Qualifications

• Experience working on sports games.

• A passion for sports.

• Located in the Vancouver area or willing to relocate.

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $90400 and $133780 per Year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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