Technical Sound Designer

Cygames

Game Dev

About this role

This freelance Technical Sound Designer role focuses on game audio. Responsibilities include designing audio for games, defining initial specifications, creating sound effects, carrying out the technical work of integrating those effects into the game, and coordinating implementation progress and liaison with project stakeholders.

Required qualifications include at least two years of sound-effect production experience for home video games, including console or portable systems, or for film and drama video production. Appropriate communication with relevant people such as directors and designers is required. At least two years of knowledge and practical experience using various music-related tools is also required.

Experience creating sound effects through Foley or field recording, and experience producing in a surround-sound environment, are welcomed. The desired profile includes broad familiarity with sound in games and video, patience in sound creation, an individual direction for one's sound work, and a strong interest in and deep engagement with games.

The role is listed under the Cygames group and involves working with project stakeholders during game-audio production. It is an outsourced freelance engagement. Two Tokyo work locations are listed: Shibuya Ward at Sumitomo Fudosan Shibuya Garden Tower and Meguro Ward at Sumitomo Fudosan Aobadai Tower. The work location, workload, and compensation are to be discussed in an interview. Compensation is marked as subject to discussion, with a stated monthly range of JPY 250,000 to 900,000.

The posting lists support programs covering communication, skills development, health, and other areas. Examples include general meetings, an official club program, social-event expense support, a game-play room, an onboarding training program, CyStudy, Skill Thursday, influenza vaccinations, an in-house osteopathic service, free soft drinks, and lunch support.

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