PlaySide Studios, one of Australia's largest game development companies, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Junior Audio Designer to join our versatile Audio team. As a Junior Audio Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the production of high-quality audio assets across various game genres and platforms. This role requires a strong willingness to learn, adapt to new tools and pipelines, and collaborate with team members to create immersive player experiences. If you are passionate about audio design, a problem solver, and a team player, this could be your foot in the door to an exciting and fast-growing gaming company.

• Assist the Audio Team in designing exceptional audio content that enhances the player experience.

• Contribute to all aspects of sound design, post-production, and implementation pipelines for both linear and interactive content across multiple audio styles and game genres.

• Collaborate closely with the Audio Lead to establish unique sonic identities for each project and effectively incorporate feedback from team members, Quality Assurance, and other department leaders.

• Export and deliver audio assets from Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to meet industry standards, following internal protocols for engine import, implementation, and version control.

• Continuously improve skills in all areas of audio design.

• Aid in integrating and troubleshooting key audio system components within Unity and Unreal.

• Manage audio assets efficiently and assist with documentation as needed.

• Contribute to the enhancement of the Audio team's workflow and efficiency by sharing relevant experience and skills through communication, demonstration, and documentation.

• Foster a positive studio culture and promote teamwork across the company.

• A quality demo reel showcasing your audio design abilities.

• Understanding of audio fundamentals.

• Tertiary degree or equivalent personal/professional experience in a relevant field.

• Experience in audio editing, asset generation, processing, and mixing, with a focus on sound effects and dialogue.

• Proficiency with one or more current Digital Audio Workstations (Reaper preferred) and audio software/plugins (e.g., iZotope, Waves).

• Ability to multitask, prioritize competing priorities, and adapt to changing project requirements.

• An understanding of game development pipelines.

• Experience with Unity.

• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and work independently.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

• Audio scripting abilities (C# / C++).

• Technical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on workflow improvement.

• Experience working on shipped titles or contributions to open-source projects.

• Participation in game jams.

• Knowledge of Git/version control.

• Knowledge of music theory and composition practices / workflow

Email your application to jobs@playsidestudios.com.

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Your application should include your CV, cover letter and any relevant portfolio links.

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Only candidates successful will be contacted. Do keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and careers page to future roles.