Sound Designer (Steel Hunters)

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Sound Designer to join the Steel Hunters video production team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting and enhancing the audio experience across a variety of content, including gameplay videos, cinematic sequences, animated features, and marketing materials. Additional responsibilities include on-set sound recording during video shoots. Proficiency in music composition is a strong plus and will be considered an advantage. 

Join us in shaping the soundscape of Steel Hunters, delivering captivating audio experiences for our players and audience. 

Reports to

This role reports to the Senior Gameplay Editor

What will you do?

• Sound Design and SFX Creation. Collaborate with the video production team to enhance the emotional impact and immersion of videos through sound. 

• Audio Mixing and Mastering. Mix and master audio tracks for videos, ensuring clarity, consistency, and balance between dialogue, music, and effects. 

• On-Set Sound Recording. Record high-quality audio during video shoots, including dialogue, ambient sound, and any necessary effects. 

• Collaboration and Feedback.  
  - Work closely with video editors, directors, and animators to ensure the audio aligns with the visual storytelling. 
  - Participate in creative discussions to understand the tone, pacing, and overall vision of each project. 

What are we looking for?

• Portfolio/Demo Reel 

• Experience in Sound Creation for games, films, advertisements, and other media. 

• Skills in Mixing and Mastering 

• Proficiency in DAWs (Reaper, Pro Tools) 

• Understanding of Audio Signal Processing, including mixing, compression, filters, reverb, etc. 

• Organizational Skills and Documentation Management 

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Avid gamer. 

• Previous experience in the gaming industry. 

• Experience in music composition, supported by formal musical education, a strong sense of pitch, and artistic taste. 

• Self-management and proactivity  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in previous sound design roles

• Must be a proactive and self-driven creative problem solver. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Experience in finding solutions from audio, production, and technical perspectives. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team. 

Work mode

Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days from the Guildford studio

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity Leave Benefits
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
• Video games area
• Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts via Perkbox
• Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
• Company events (including events for partners/children)
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
• DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
• To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.