Job Title: Senior Audio Designer

  • Job type: Permanent 

  • Location: United Kingdom (Remote) 

  • Company: Auroch Digital 

  • Deadline: 6th November 

About Us: 

Auroch Digital, established in 2010 and based in Bristol, is a remote-first studio made up of 100~ developers from across the country.

As a studio, we get stuck into all sorts, from making our own IP games (Brewmaster, Mars Horizon), working with trusted and licensed partners (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 1 and Boltgun 2), publishing console ports (such as Democracy 4 and Wildermyth) and co-development work-for-hire projects (Sea of Thieves, V Rising). 

Our values - sustainability, inclusion, fair play, and accessibility - are at the heart of everything we do. We support our team and pour our passion into the games we craft.  

We’re proud to say that we have a carefully picked team of friendly and talented developers, with a strong company work ethic and a corporate culture centred on openness, job satisfaction, and opportunities for learning and growth. 

The road ahead is an exciting journey for us, and we’re going to keep on stoking our fierce passion for creating great games and gaming moments. 

Job Description: 

Role Overview: 

We’re looking for an experienced and talented Audio Designer that can take point at senior level and be responsible for a projects audio design.  

Your responsibilities will involve crafting and enhancing what audio can offer our players, keeping their fun at the forefront. 

A passion for the Warhammer universe is incredibly valuable as you'll be joining our team for a PC/Console title that is currently in production. The team is seasoned, and every contributor has a big impact. The role is focused on content creation, including weapons, abilities, environmental assets, items, and potentially some music cues – this role offers great scope in further stamping an impact on our audio output across design, technical systems and the implementation of audio throughout the game. 

You will take ownership and be the point-of-contact when assessing needs and creating assets whilst working efficiently and to budget at all times. 

Typical responsibilities: 

  • Working independently and taking ownership of a project's audio demand. Reporting to line management with progress updates along the way – presenting ideas to stakeholders and the wider team where applicable, respecting budgets and the allotted time given to complete a task. 

  • Using native processes to efficiently deliver the content you create to a high-quality standard. 

  • Track the progress of content implementation to ensure it is delivered on time. 

  • Assess and communicate any issues/risks within reasonable timeframes. 

  • Collaborating with Code and working to some predetermined systems based on the games vision and needs. 

  • Take documented design for characters, weapons, levels, enemies, and items – producing and implementing audio assets for all. Adhering to studio LOQ standards, from concept to completion. 

  • Work in-engine (Unity & Unreal) to create content and build-out audio behaviour sequences that support game mechanics and player fun. 

  • In-engine mixing, ensuring that a ‘busy’ sonic landscape is clear and balanced for the player. 

  • Produce required documentation that is clear and concise, ensuring that it is kept up to date. 

Required: 

  • UK Based 

  • At least 2 shipped PC/Console games, full cycle (x1 of which where Senior responsibilities were evident). 

  • The ability to be a project point of contact (Key). 

  • Knowledge of and working comfortably within Unity and Unreal Engine. 

  • A player-first design philosophy. 

  • Good time management skills. 

  • Receptive to feedback/direction and licence-holder requirements. 

  • Proactive in collaborating with others and seeking feedback. 

  • Ability to maximise and advance native tool usage (e.g. MetaSounds). 

  • Familiarity with games in the indie/Triple-I space, and a passion for gaming in general. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documenting and presenting ideas. 

Desirable: 

  • Evidence of working to deadlines and delivering key milestones to stakeholders. 

  • A passion for the Warhammer universe. 

  • Some Unity technical proficiency (e.g. Scripting). 

  • Other experience as an Audio/Sound Designer is valuable (e.g. Film, Location, VO engineering). 

  • Diligent and attentive to detail. 

  • Ability to produce music cues to varying design briefs. 

What We Offer: 

  • £40k - 60k salary band 

  • Private medical insurance after 1 year at the company 

  • We are a remote studio, supporting the need for audio designers to operate within their bespoke working environment/s. 

  • Flexible working times 

  • Career development - Ongoing support for training and career development with training budget 

  • 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - including day off for your birthday

  • Christmas closure not deducted from holiday allowance 

  • 1 duvet day for every 2 years' service (to a max of 4), starting with 1 

  • 5 annual learning days 

  • Regular company social events – Moocon, boardgame meet ups, online creative club for remote workers, and more 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to recruitment@aurochdigital.com  

We are dedicated to being a diverse employer so if you need any additional support applying for this role or would like to apply in a different format, please reach out to discuss.