We seek a Sound Designer to join our incredibly talented team.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
*Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)
Full-time position - 40 hours a week

The position includes the following duties:

• Design impactful and satisfying sound effects within creative parameters of Path of Exile’s dark thematic.
• Create audio using a firm grasp of engineering practices, including recording techniques.
• Work side-by-side with other departments to create the highest quality audio and maintain artistic consistency and expectations set by the studio.
• Attend regular team meetings, providing updated status and progress of your deliverables.

We are seeking someone with:

• 3+ years experience in audio for games or 5+ years experience in a related field (studio work or film/television).
• Experience with Reaper software.
• Experience with FMOD or other audio engine tools.
• Self-motivation and self-reliance; ability to research and learn new tools quickly.
• Excellent communications skills, and able to work within a team.
• Passion for audio and creating compelling and satisfying sounds.

Portfolio, and/or reel demonstrating relevant skills required.

Must be willing to complete a test if requested to do so.

Pluses:

• Experience with our game, Path of Exile.
• An avid gamer.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your resume, portfolio and a cover letter to jobs@grindinggear.com with your name and role you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.