Dovetail Games is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion (or lack thereof) education background and game preferences as we seek to recruit the very best from a diverse talent pool. We are committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individuals request all roles will be considered for part time, term time only and job shares.
Our people can be based “where they do their best work” from either our HQ or from their home (UK based only / VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles). This role will require a hybrid style.
At Dovetail Games we are passionate about empowering our people to build beautiful worlds, craft breath-taking games and do the best work of their career to deliver our vision: “By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts”.
Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S/X
Dovetail Games are looking for a talented Junior Audio Designer to join the DTG audio team. As part of the team you will record, design and implement audio for Train Sim World. You'll get the chance to create and implement audio assets using a wide range of sound design methods and techniques
Please note this is not a music composer position.
Please provide an up to date and relevant demo reel displaying your creative and technical audio design skills e.g. sound design and game audio implementation (design and implement audio into any of the free game engines (Unity, UE4, CryEngine).
Responsibilities
- Be part of the audio team responsible for the audio content of our Train Sim World Franchise
- Obtain or create appropriate source material for the creation of in-game audio
- Implement audio using Unreal Engine 4
- Test and fix any problems found in the audio
- Maintain and enhance our library of sounds
- Record and edit audio using commercially available tools such as Sound Forge and Reaper
- Research and obtain knowledge using beta forums and outsourcers
- Follow the audio project plan and work with the Senior Audio Designer in estimating tasks
Person Specifications
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 native audio engine
- Be able to create and implement audio assets using a wide range of sound design methods and techniques.
- A proficiency with modern day audio software tools (Reaper, Sound Forge, Plugins).
- Clear and demonstrable skills in creative audio asset design and implementation.
- A good knowledge of field and studio recording e.g. SFX, Foley, Dialogue etc.
- A show-reel of relevant game-centric audio work (please see notes below)
- Resourceful and enthusiastic
Desired skills of our Junior Audio Designers
- An interest in trains
- Previous experience in the games industry or working with game audio.
About Dovetail Games
- You will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games
- You’ll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported
- We have an industry leading work-life balance
- We are developing games across multiple platforms using cutting edge technology
- Opportunity to work fully UK based remote
- VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Pension scheme
- My Rewards benefits package including health cash plan, cycle to work, eyecare and tech
- Green Car benefits scheme provided by Tusker
- Gymflex membership
- Free parking
- Free fruit, tea & coffee, and a stocked pantry
- Access to funded fitness events and health checks.
- Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising.
