Epic Games
Senior Music Designer Job at Epic Games in Cary
Epic Games, Cary, NC, United States, 27519
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
AUDIO
What We Do
We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies, as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.
What You'll Do
As a music designer, you'll apply your refined music aesthetic and ear to the music production process and development of music assets along with our audio team for one of the most popular games in the world. We value ideas and the freedom to innovate with amazing audio content and technologies.
In this role, you will
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
AUDIO
What We Do
We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies, as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.
What You'll Do
As a music designer, you'll apply your refined music aesthetic and ear to the music production process and development of music assets along with our audio team for one of the most popular games in the world. We value ideas and the freedom to innovate with amazing audio content and technologies.
In this role, you will
- Engage with a world-class team to ideate, organize, and produce amazing music and gaming experiences
- Work with Epic's music team to produce music and refine the production pipeline
- Support internal and external music partners and talent to produce music from concept to final master and finally into the game engine
- Work with Epic's internal art and design teams to support the music pipeline during development
- A strong foundation of the music production and creation process of modern popular music across genres: Hip hop, EDM, dance, pop, rock, metal, irreverent, classical, etc
- A strong candidate will be able to demonstrate a solid foundational knowledge of the music creative and production process. Can demonstrate previous music production experience and songs/compositions, music editorial, and song development
- A solid foundation of recording engineering and DAW experience, digital sample selection, online sample libraries, software synthesizers, instrument plugins, and common music production plugins and tools
- Some experience with Unreal or Unity editors preferred, including scripting, level editor, animation, and linear editors
- Experience with audio toolsets/middleware and implementation of audio assets into game builds
- Editing, mixing, and mastering music for use in linear or interactive contexts
- Able to collaborate with diverse teams and disciplines to create amazing music
- Music degree or pursuing a degree in Music Composition, Music Technology, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Produced and released music and able to provide examples
- Knowledge about implementing audio in-game audio middleware or native systems
- Experience with scripting languages and methods
- Orchestral experience is nice to have, but need to demonstrate some high level of familiarity
- A love for a wide variety of music
- Knowledge of procedural music and interactive music systems
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.