Job description

Radical Forge is a Middlesborough, UK-based developer that has provided co-development services on a range of AAA and indie titles. In 2021 the company created their first original IP, 'Brightpaw', which was published on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Series S/X, Google and iOS by Rogue Games.

Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has grown to over 70 incredibly talented, collaborative, and creative individuals. We are the sum of our skills, passion, and, most of all, our people. We firmly believe that treating individuals with genuine respect, understanding, and kindness creates a welcoming culture that allows creativity to thrive and for individuals to join together to create games they are genuinely proud of.

Ideal Applicant

• Familiarity with Wwise audio middleware
• Significant experience of software development
• Robust programming skills/experience in C++
• Solid architecture, system design, and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and energetic team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Experience with multi-threaded programming
• Excellent math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code
• Strong debugging skills
• Experience developing for multiple platforms (Windows, PS4, Xbox One)

Skills Summary

• Architect and implement audio systems and features from the ground up in our new engine
• Refine systems throughout the development cycle of the project
• Collaborate with sound designers, artists, designers and other engineers for feature development
• Code to clearly defined performance and memory usage specs

Job description

Ubisoft Entertainment, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a Retainer – Music Content Creator. We are looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced person to help establish and grow the future of an innovative music game. Qualified individuals are expected to be organized, with excellent communication skills, and have substantial experience with their respective instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support the content development pipeline
• Analyze music (harmonic and rhythmic)
• Create high-quality Transcriptions/Charts within expected deadlines
• Meticulously follow established processes
• Provide peer reviews when required

Qualifications

• Understanding of multiple musical genres, including classical, pop/rock, and jazz
• Comprehensive understanding of music theory
• Work efficiently with attention to detail
• Experience with DAWs (e.g. Reaper, Logic), music tablature software (guitar pro)

Pluses

• Music education diploma/degree
• Multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist
• Jira and Perforce
• Excel

Job description

We are a company for gamers, by gamers. We believe that truly good and deeply compelling games are timeless and will ultimately prevail over fine-tuned shallow addiction cycles. Our mission is to make deeply engaging and technically outstanding games, while embracing all the opportunities of cross-platform, new business models and a games industry in flux.

We are looking for motivated and highly skilled people who share our love for making outstanding games. You will need to be ready to take on the task of being part of a small but experienced and dedicated team, not be afraid to get your hands dirty, and have a can-do attitude. Join us! It’s going to be a thrilling ride.

TECHNICAL AUDIO DESIGNER (CONTRACT) As a Technical Audio Designer (Contract), your focus is on creating quality workflows, shareable, future facing tech and data, and collaborating with external audio creators, as well as the design, art, and tech teams. As part of our audio team, you will identify risks, share solutions, and contribute with a positive, inclusive attitude.

Working on the companion game for Netflix’s Rebel Moon, we are set to deliver an experience that will build upon the cinematic universe of the franchise, while enriching and expanding all that makes it special. Your role will be enabling sound creators to build the range of rich, interactive, vibrant soundscapes the fans expect from our product.

Responsibilities

• Build audio runtime systems within our visual programming engine, expanding our internal audio toolset
• Supercharge the FMOD integration in our custom engine
• Create, extend and manage simple and complex audio assets and structures
• Support artists by training, debugging and developing/improving workflows
• Optimize and debug runtime audio data to work and fit within mobile and console limitations
• Document data structures, workflows and best practices
• Communicate designs, best practices and risks to our team and the company as a whole

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years' experience in audio production for games with a focus on implementation. FMOD experience preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in script based programming in any capacity.
• Experience debugging workflows, pipelines or runtime systems or assets
• Experience in content/data management
• Experience developing workflows
• Creative mindset with focus on how to improve product quality and team productivity

Bonus points for:

• Experience in at least one scripting/coding language (Python/Lua/C++ etc.)
• Experience with recording, creating, and designing audio
• Experience with multi-platform titles, from mobile to console
• Experience working with C++/C# based scripting tools

Job description What you’ll do as a Voice Designer:

• Participate in the integration of voice / dialogue in the game;
• Plan voice-recordings in collaboration with third-party providers;
• Collect and organize the available data (Mocap recordings, studio recordings, ADR, robo-voice, etc..);
• Attend Voiceover and MoCap sessions in-house or in external studios;
• Participate in the preparation and development of voice content for Performance Capture sessions;
• Develop and carry out sound treatment of voice where the voice requires effects;
• Participate in the planning of the voice production in collaboration with the Audio Director;
• Make sure that the voice quality/levels meets the standard set by the Audio Director;
• Debug, maintain and ensure the final product quality;
• Carry out all other related tasks.

**Qualifications

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. If you are excited about the role, we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the qualifications listed below.

• Extensive scripting, post-production and voice production knowledge;
• Extensive knowledge of audio processes & DAW software (ie. ProTools or Reaper);
• Experience of working with game engines and audio middleware is a plus;
• Able to work under pressure in a sound team with other voice and sound designers;
• Knowledge of voice and voice history in video games and experience in the field a major asset;
• Has shipped a game or completed a large project in the entertainment industry ;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to quickly learn new software and direct voice recording sessions;
• Diploma in sound design or equivalent training or experience;
• 5+ years’ of experience working with voice over related tasks in the film, TV, and/or video game industry.

We Offer:

• A hybrid, flexible work model
• Five weeks of vacation + one week office closure around the December holidays
• An enhanced parental leave program
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP contribution
  • Relocation Assistance (If Applicable)
  • Bonus (If Applicable)

Additional Information

You can learn more about Life at Ubisoft here: https://toronto.ubisoft.com/life-at-ubisoft/