You will be the driving force behind the overall audio experience and design of our games.
You'll be an essential part of our Audio Division, collaborating closely with Audio Producers and our Head of Audio to bring dynamic audio designs to life.
Your role involves project-based implementation tasks and the ongoing development and maintenance of our unique production tools, middleware, and APIs. Acting as a technical liaison between the Audio Division and game engineering teams, you'll spearhead the planning, execution, and delivery of cutting-edge audio technology and engine features.
**We will be producing between 8-12 games a year. You have the time to go deep and focus on finer details. We pride ourselves on quality, and the attention to the little nuances within games sets us apart.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
- Define technical requirements in collaboration with your Audio Division colleagues
- Ensure seamless integration of Audio's technical needs into overall development processes
- Innovate creative solutions for tools, processes, and conventions alongside the audio team
- Lead the development of audio technology, tools, and features.
- Coordinate with animation technical leads to optimize audiovisual workflows
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technology, and best practices
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Audio on R&D and prototyping
- Thrive as a key collaborator within our large, multidisciplinary team
OK, sound good? No pun intended! Now, here is how we would describe the kind of background/skills you will have:
- You've got plenty of professional experience in audio programming or related interactive media fields. You've been in the game, having worked on at least two published titles. We'll want to hear all about those projects you're most proud of during the interview - your chance to shine!
- Familiarity with commercial audio middleware tools such as FMOD, Wwise, ADX2, etc.? You're all over it, and hands-on experience is a big plus!
- When it comes to web application development, including JavaScript, Node, Typescript, Howler.js, WebAudio API, and JAVA, you're not just proficient - you're a pro
- You have a track record in authoring technical documentation
- Your collaboration skills are top-notch, and you have a growth mindset that's ready to tackle any challenge
- Superior time and project management skills are second nature to you
- But most importantly, you've got a passion for technical innovation in sound, audiovisual, and interactive media technologies that sets you apart from the crowd
WHAT DOES PLAYNETIC DO?
Established in 2023, Playnetic is a new player in the world of gaming entertainment. We design and build slot games from scratch - from idea to release. Our games will be played in regulated markets globally through industry-leading operators.
Our innovative gaming content is centred around our core values: quality gaming, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery to our partners.
We're currently in a phase of growth and will scale considerably over the next 12 months.
As a fully remote studio, we understand the importance of staying connected and maintaining team collaboration. We are continually mindful of this as we grow and have the tools and support in place to help us all flourish.