Light & Wonder is hiring: Audio Designer / Composer Job at Light ...
Light & Wonder - Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89105
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Overview
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
We are looking for a talented and motivated Composer / Sound Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in music composition, sound design, and audio production with a willingness to grow in areas like mixing, implementation, and recording. This is a collaborative role in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, working on land-based 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 mixes for the product. Partners with design and post-production staff to integrate and synchronize sound into the final product.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Proficiency: Must be proficient with a DAW, preferably Pro 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 and developing it into full productions, including arranging, programming drums, and using virtual instruments. Ability to build a composition from scratch is essential.
- Sound Design & Implementation: Ability to design and edit sound effects for slot machine games using sound libraries, software synths, and creative processing techniques to craft engaging and polished audio assets.
- Mixing & Production: Some experience with EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and other effects is required, with a willingness to develop stronger mixing skills.
- Audio Hardware & Recording: A working knowledge of audio interfaces, signal flow, and recording techniques is expected. Familiarity with microphone setups for voiceovers, Foley, and instruments is a plus.
- Video Capture & Editing for Audio Work: Must be able to capture in-game 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 other audio designers, game designers, and the audio manager, taking and implementing feedback effectively.
Additional
- FMOD Experience (Bonus): Familiarity with FMOD Studio or other interactive audio middleware is a plus, but training will be provided as needed.
- Musical Instrument Proficiency (Bonus): While not required, the ability to play an instrument is highly beneficial.
- Musical Notation Proficiency (Bonus): Ability to read and write music on 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 be required to obtain gaming or other licenses, undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. To ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, all employees must meet those requirements necessary for their roles. As a prerequisite to employment, you may be asked to consent to a background investigation.
Note: This job description is not all-inclusive; it identifies major responsibilities and requirements. You may be asked to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities.
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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For more information about your equal employment rights, please click here for EEOC Poster.
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