Mid-Level Sound Designer

Bladework Games

10d • Remote

About The Position

Bladework Games is seeking a Mid-Level Sound Designer on a six-month contract, with the possibility of being considered for full-time employment later. The Sound Designer will help develop the audio for Marked For Mayhem, working from concept through in-engine integration. The role collaborates closely with the Audio Director and colleagues in Design, Environment, Animation, VFX, and Engineering. The position is fully remote.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional game sound design experience.
• At least one shipped title of AA or AAA quality, with a portfolio or demo reel demonstrating work on it.
• Unreal Engine experience, including audio implementation with Sound Cues, MetaSounds, and Blueprints.
• Own professional audio equipment and an SFX library for sound design, set up for remote work.
• Strong knowledge of a DAW such as Reaper, Pro Tools, or Nuendo, as well as audio editing and processing tools.
• Solid grasp of sound design fundamentals.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work independently and with a remote cross-discipline team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience composing interactive music.
• Experience in Sci-Fi and Anime sound design.
• Marketing trailer sound design and mixing experience.
• Experience with dialogue, VO implementation, or adaptive music systems.
• Experience with multiplayer or live-service titles.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team and Audio Director to create and implement high-quality sound effects.
• Apply creative feedback and revise work to align with the project’s creative direction.
• Use Unreal Engine audio systems, including MetaSounds, to implement audio and help create the game’s overall sound.
• Collaborate with designers, animators, VFX artists, and engineers on audio implementation and systems.
• Iterate on feedback from meetings, the Audio Director, playtests, and QA; track and fix audio bugs through to ship.
• Contribute ideas to the project’s sonic identity and audio direction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed