Composer and Sound Designer

Black Kite Games is a six-person independent studio founded by an ex-Rockstar game designer to make innovative and narratively interesting games in a wholesome work environment.

This role's mission is to create a compelling original soundtrack and SFXs for our next game, an Adventure and Discovery game with a strong narrative.

Role

We are looking for a composer and sound designer with a passion for unusual indie games who wants to sink their teeth into a fresh prototype. Help shape our joint creation with a high degree of autonomy and independence. This is a powerful opportunity for someone looking to contribute their own sound and style to a high quality indie title.

While we love hiring fresh graduates where we can, this position is best filled by a more experienced professional, so students and new graduates are recommended to extend their efforts to other options.

Responsibilities

Composition

• Compose a charming soundtrack to match the wonky timber of a Cubism inspired city

• Utilize FMOD parameters to have the soundtrack respond to gameplay organically

SFX

• Bring the game to life with whimsical sound effects which both entertain but also help guide the player to the next in-game discovery

• Collaborate with our Lead Designer to ensure content meets quality expectations

The ideal candidate is strong in both the technical and artistic domains, one who can create something beautiful but also understands the process of implementation and can ensure smooth hand-offs to the technical team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

• Expert knowledge of FMOD and SFX creation tools

• Experience with the Unity game engine

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of sound design for video games

• Personal knowledge and enjoyment of Discovery games (Tunic, Chants of Sennaar, etc.)

• Interest or enjoyment of Ska, it's precursors or subsidiaries, as our current reference for the musical tone of the game is the satirical sound of The Aquabats

• Shipped one or more games prior a plus

• Good communication skills and friendly, positive attitude!