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Sounding Sweet is an independent recording and audio production company that specialises in the production of sound for video games.
Our studios are located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon and we are currently looking for a Production Assistant / Runner, an Audio Designer and a Senior Audio Designer to join our in-house team.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / RUNNER
The Production Assistant at Sounding Sweet will play a central role in the smooth running of the offices and studios. They will support the team while contributing to projects, and learn about the audio industry.
Daily Duties:
- Field recording equipment preparation, organisation and data handling
- Taking initiative to manage data and supplies, arranging orders where necessary; ensuring refreshments, stationery and general office equipment are well stocked
- Keeping the kitchen, edit suites and rest areas clean, tidy and well presented
- Goods in / out, couriers, mail and deliveries
- Sound library organisation including BWF metadata injection of recordings
- Studio session preparation and post recording duties
- Audio quality assurance
Requirements:
- A self-starter!
- Excellent attention to detail!
- A professional and friendly manner
- More than a keen interest in audio production, sound design, field recording and video games
- Experienced in the use of audio production software such as: Reaper, Pro Tools, Audition etc.
- Competent in I.T (OSX and Windows)
- Flexible with working hours
About You:
Proactive, enthusiastic, strong communicator, conscientious, team player, hard working, friendly!
Your application should include:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you would be a good fit for the team as well as a copy of your CV and sound design / audio editing showreel.
Hours to be discussed. Please note, this is NOT a music production role.
AUDIO DESIGNER
Skill Summary:
- Excellent sound design skills!
- Expertise in tracklaying sound effects to videos, Foley recording, dialogue editing and mixing.
- Knowledge of the most common audio production software packages such as Pro Tools Ultimate and Reaper.
- Location and field recording proficiency using professional equipment such as Sound Devices Recorders, DPA microphones, Ambient Timecode and Audio Ltd. wireless systems.
- Familiar with ADR and dialogue recording, using ISDN, Source Connect and Pro Tools.
- Experienced in the use of Audiokinetic Wwise, Unreal Engine and Unity.
- Surround sound mixing and mastering experience using Pro Tools HDX with MTRX, Dante and Dolby Atmos hardware desirable.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ professional experience working in a technical audio post-production or game audio design role, having significantly contributed to delivering the audio for at least one AAA game title or feature film.
- Excellent attention to detail!
About You:
A self-starter, proactive, strong communicator, conscientious, team player, hardworking, friendly!
Your application should include:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you would be a good fit for the team as well as link to your sound design showreel and CV.
Please note, this is NOT a music production role.
SENIOR AUDIO DESIGNER
Skill Summary:
- Excellent sound design skills!
- Demonstratable expertise in tracklaying sound effects to video at the highest standard.
- Expertise in the use of Audiokinetic Wwise, Unreal Engine and Unity.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the most common audio production software packages such as Pro Tools Ultimate, Reaper and RX Advanced.
- Location and field recording proficiency using professional equipment such as Sound Devices Recorders, Ambient Timecode and Audio Ltd. wireless systems.
- Experienced ADR and dialogue recordist, using ISDN, Source Connect and Pro Tools.
- Surround sound mixing and mastering prowess using Pro Tools HDX with MTRX, Dante and Dolby Atmos hardware desirable.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ professional experience working in a technical audio post-production or game audio design role, having significantly contributed to delivering the audio for at least three AAA game titles or feature films.
- Excellent attention to detail!
About You:
A self-starter, proactive, strong communicator, conscientious, team player, hardworking and friendly!
Your application should include:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you would be a good fit for the team as well as link to your sound design showreel and CV.
Contract length and hours to be discussed. Please note, this is NOT a music production role.
