Blizzard Entertainment - Senior Sound Designer TEMP World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA or Remote

Sound Designer is needed in Irvine, United States.

Client: Blizzard Entertainment

Location: Irvine, CA

Contract: Temporary, Part-time, Full-time, Contract

Job Description:

Your Mission

In this role you will be creating immersive environments and dynamic gameplay moments through sound design and proprietary audio implementation tools. You will work directly with a team of sound designers, producers, and various other members of the development team to bring Azeroth to life through audio. If you are passionate about sound, making games, and working in a team environment, then we would love to hear from you.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, California. We will also consider a remote contractor preferably in PST.

This is a 12-month contract with a potential 6-month extension if needed.

What you bring to the table:

• Create sound effects for use in ambience, creatures, game objects, spells, and UI.
• Implement sounds using proprietary audio implementation tools.
• Work in collaborative environment, sharing your work and audio perspective with peers in audio and in cross-discipline groups.
• Solve technical and creative challenges to achieve the best possible player experience.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years creating outstanding sound effects, backgrounds, and Foley for games.
• 1 or more years working with commercial and/or proprietary audio implementation tools.
• Demonstrable proficiency working in DAW workstations, like REAPER, Nuendo or Pro Tools.
• Experience utilizing sound effect recording sessions to gather resources for audio production.
• Demo reel or audio portfolio including representative examples of sound design experience.

Extra Points

• Shipped multiple titles in the role of Sound Designer.
• Experience playing World of Warcraft (A Very Big Plus).
• Development experience with MMOs.
• Experience designing sounds for fantasy and open world games.
• Scripting and/or light programming knowledge.
• Experience editing and conforming sound-to-picture.

Knowledge & Skills

• Development experience with MMOs.
• Scripting and/or light programming knowledge.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• A sound design test may be requested.

Company Information:

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created critically acclaimed and genre-defining games, engaging tens of millions of players around the world.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies, home to beloved franchises such as Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, and more. Our culture encourages diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.

Rewards:

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’. Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and various insurance options;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, and parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and optional benefit programs;
• Potential relocation assistance if required to move for job.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. Specific ranges will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location.