Sound Lab a Keywords Studio is looking for a Lead Dialogue Editor for our gaming projects. They will work as part of the creative team responsible for crafting interactive audio experiences collaborating closely with both internal and external audio team members.
The day-to-day responsibilities involve:
- Edit and master dialogue
- Create deliverables according to client specs
- Lead our dialogue team by briefing our editors on new projects, keeping track of upcoming deadlines and providing guidance regarding both technical and creative approaches to editorial
- Stay on the cutting edge of new plug-in tech to make sure we stay competitive by having the highest quality output
- Understand the recording process, acoustics, different types of microphones and be able to read session scripts
- Understand the creative and technical needs of our clients
- Speak intelligently and confidently with clients and be able to propose novel solutions and helpful ideas in the moment
- Standardize crew workflows, plug-in chains, etc. to ensure consistency across different editors
- Assist in building the dialogue team by vetting and training new dialogue crew members
- Interface with our assets team to make sure deliveries are made on time
- Adjust and improve general dialogue pipeline and efficiency
- QC assets from other team members
- Work with team members to develop/refine editorial processes when necessary
- Collaborate with external crew to fix issues as they arise
- Interface with producers and management to help with editorial-specific topics
- Proficiency in Pro Tools
- Willingness to use other DAWs and software at the client’s request
- Proficiency using equalizers, de-essers, compressors, etc. in relation to dialogue
- Proficiency in iZotope RX, and other de-noise and de-verb suites
- Ability to work and communicate well with other creatives, clients, producers and management
- Familiarity with Excel and Microsoft Office
- Possess in depth knowledge of the game post-production workflows, pipelines and delivery requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience (please provide credits)
- Very detail oriented, organized, and able to work quickly and efficiently with large amounts of assets
- Excellent with time management
- Ability to work remotely with your own home setup if choosing to work remote- must have ProTools, iZotope RX, Microsoft Office, studio monitors/headphones, etc
At Sound Lab we provide all our contingent workforce with:
Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
401k (3%matching)
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Our employees are our most valuable resource; therefore we provide them with a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience, excellent benefits, high level of job satisfaction and a casual and fun work environment.
Keywords International is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.
Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios, SoundLab
Location: Americas, CA
Area of Work: Audio
Service: Support Services
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: On-site
