Senior Sound Designer

Responsibilities

• Creating and leading sound design for in-house and outsourced content, ensuring consistency and quality across all audio assets

• Deep passion and understanding of the Halo audio brand while bringing innovation to future products.

• Lead and guide outsourcing partners, providing clear direction and feedback to align with the product’s audio vision.

• Develop audio systems and strategies in collaboration with the audio and game design teams.

• Design, record, edit, and mix audio tracks, utilizing advanced sound design tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sound Design, Interactive Design and Development, Communications Design, Human Computer Interaction, Multimedia Design, or related field AND 5+ years audio or sound design experience

• OR Associate's degree or certification in Audio Design, Music Technology, or related in audio design AND 5+ years audio or sound design experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience working with Unreal Engine (tools)

• Shipped 2+ AAA games as a Sound Designer or above

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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  Preferred qualifications:
  4+ years experience using related software and packages (e.g., Wwise audio middleware, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Reaper, FMOD Studio, Unreal/Unity).

• Familiarity with the latest audio technologies and trends in the gaming industry

• A portfolio demonstrating sound design work

• A deep passion for Halo and 1st person shooter video games

• Great communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

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