Full-Time

Audio Designer

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$114.8k - $200.4kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Washington, USA + 2 more

More locations: California, USA | New York, NY, USA

Base pay ranges provided for New York City, California, and Washington.

Category
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Unity
Requirements
  • Designing, editing, mixing, mastering and implementing content for interactive and linear media.
  • Strong core competency in at least one major DAW.
  • Firm grasp of audio engineering fundamentals for studio and field recording.
  • Strong self-management and organization skills and ability to work independently.
  • Experience with Unreal or Unity editors, including scripting, level editor, animation and linear editors.
  • Experience with audio middleware and implementing audio assets into game builds.
  • Able to collaborate with diverse teams and disciplines to create effective audio.
  • Ability to design and implement audio scripting to achieve desired in-game audio features and dynamic playback.
  • Able to troubleshoot audio issues, as well as optimize and meet memory budget and performance requirements across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Create and implement audio assets for various key Fortnite assets at a high quality.
  • Coordinate with audio, art and design teams to solve problems.
  • Work with UE5 blueprints and data assets to hook up and test audio assets.
  • Evaluate audio mix and implementation of audio assets in-game, and adjust according to gameplay needs.
  • Help with linear trailer or promo video sound edit and mix.
  • Manage and prioritize assigned tasks, with a focus on achieving goals on schedule.
  • Have extensive knowledge of field recording techniques and available sound libraries.

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. Unlike its competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms boost player engagement and retention for Epic Games.
  • VR and AR popularity opens new opportunities for Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may damage Epic Games' reputation.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could impact Epic Games' market strategies.
  • New in-game items may not resonate, affecting player engagement and revenue.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
  • The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for scalable game management.
  • Epic Games' multifaceted revenue model includes game sales, in-game purchases, and engine licensing.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

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