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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWelcome to the world of landbased gaming. At Light & Wonder its all about the games and our Gaming team builds cuttingedge technology products and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
We are looking for atalented and motivated Composer/Sound Designerto join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation inmusic composition sound design and audio productionwith a willingness to grow in areas likemixing implementation and recording.This is a collaborative role in a fastpaced teamoriented environment working onlandbased video slot machines played on hardware cabinets in casinos.
Job Summary
Creates manipulates and positions audio and sound effects in media and game content. Works with creative leadership to identify audio requirements for content and then sources or creates sound effects music and other sound components in support of the creative vision for the product. Records and blends effects atmosphere dialogue and other components to create sound mix for product. Partners with design and postproduction staff to integrate and synchronize sound mix into final product.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Proficiency:Must be proficient with a DAW preferablyPro Tools or Logic Pro. A solid understanding of navigation editing MIDI programming and workflow efficiency is required.
Music Composition & Production:Should be comfortable composing original music in a variety of styles anddeveloping it into full productions including arranging programming drums and using virtual instruments. While incorporating preexisting assets is fine when creatively appropriate candidates should have the ability tobuild a composition from scratch.
Sound Design & Implementation:Ability todesign and edit sound effectsfor slot machine games usingsound libraries software synths and creative processing techniquesto craft engaging and polished audio assets.
Mixing & Production:Some experience withEQ compression reverb delay and other effectsis required with a willingness to develop stronger mixing skills.
Audio Hardware & Recording:A working knowledge ofaudio interfaces signal flow and recording techniquesis expected. Familiarity withmicrophone setups for voiceovers Foley and instrumentsis a plus.
Video Capture & Editing for Audio Work:Must be able tocapture ingame footage from slot machines and edit video specifically for use in the DAW when composing music and designing sound effects.
Collaboration & Feedback:Must be comfortable working closely with otheraudio designers game designers and the audio manager taking and implementing feedback effectively.
Additional
FMOD Experience (Bonus):Familiarity withFMOD Studioor other interactive audio middleware is a plus but training will be provided as needed.
Musical Instrument Proficiency (Bonus):While not required the ability toplay an instrumentis highly beneficial.
Musical Notation Proficiency (Bonus):Ability to read and write musicon staff paper or in Sibelius or another notation program.
This is a great opportunity for an audio designer looking to build on their skills and gain experience in a highly collaborative team.
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result certain L&W employees may among other things be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s) undergo background investigations or security checks or meet certain standards dictated by law regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law) you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
Note: This job description should not be interpreted as allinclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other jobrelated tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
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