Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment’s Cinematic Sound & Media department is looking for a Senior Sound Designer with mixing experience to contribute to some of the most successful franchises in gaming history.
You will have extensive sound design experience with proven skill crafting rich, detailed soundscapes as well as mixing dialog, effects and music. In this role, you will work with the Blizzard Video team and the Cinematic Sound Department, collaborating with video editors, directors, producers, and sound supervisors, to deliver an array of content for varying projects that includes promotional media, web videos, trailers, logos, inward-facing content, etc.
The Senior Sound Designer is comfortable building compelling sound assets as well as sitting behind a mixing board and liaising with clients. Our ideal candidate has the ability to adapt to shifting needs and is comfortable working under tight deadlines while maintaining a collaborative spirit and professional demeanor.
COVID-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Responsibilities
- Design, edit and mix dialogue, sound effects, Foley, and music assets in both stereo and 5.1 surround
- Work collaboratively with Lead Supervising Sound Designer and Audio Producers to assess scope of projects
Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid interpersonal skills, able to interact well with other departments.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; comfortable working under strenuous deadlines
- Able to work with equal effectiveness, both solo and as part of a project team
- Comfortable taking direction and criticism
Requirements
- 8+ years of industry experience in a video game or post-production setting or a minimum of 6 years as a rerecording mixer on TV or feature films, or equivalent mixing game cinematics. Experience should include mixing dialog, music, and sound effects in 5.1
- 4 or more shipped AAA titles or equivalent film credits in a mixer /sound design role
- Proven skills regarding mixing dialog, music, and sound effects for a large variety of projects in both stereo and 5.1
- Proven skills regarding editing and conforming sound-to-picture
- Deeply versed in working inside of Protools (Mac)
- Experience using both Windows and Macintosh operating systems
Pluses
- Familiarity with Blizzard's titles as well as the Blizzard "brand"
- Familiarity with a large variety of audio plugins
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.