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Senior Sound Designer

Purpose of Job: As a Senior Sound Designer at Side Montreal, your responsibilities will be crafting, developing, producing and integrating the sound environment for video games and other visual media and may include leading projects and mentoring team members. You will lead in sound and display your passion for video games which will enable you to build captivating soundscapes, providing players and spectators with an immersive experience. You will play a key role in bringing the creative vision to life, working in collaboration with audio staff and the game design team. Duties and Key Responsibilities: Designing and editing top quality sound assets for use in video games, trailers and other visual media, in respect to the project’s style and creative direction. Designing systems, through a deep understanding of middleware and game engines, allowing for dynamic mixing hierarchies and audio systems in both stereo and surround environments, in collaboration with the game design teams. Leading projects in planning, organizing sound design-related content, working closely with the creative director and project managers. Integrating sound assets in audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD) and game engines (Unreal, Unity, custom game engines). Syncing and mixing audio to linear media. Testing, finding and fixing audio related bugs. Understanding basic scripting as it pertains to game audio and workflow improvement. Working collaboratively, attend meetings with the team and external partners. Contributing to documentation, project tracking and procedures. Senior responsibilities: Provide mentorship and coaching to team members. Offer regular feedback and support professional development by monitoring and evaluating performance. Support in making informed decisions that impact operations and overall performance within the team. Identify opportunities for process improvements. Assist in the onboarding of new team members and ensure they are integrated smoothly into the business. Build and maintain strong relationships within the business. Other: Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team. Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team. Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Substantial experience in game sound design working in key positions for major projects that have shipped. Advanced knowledge in sound creation and highly proficient in using a DAW (Reaper or Pro Tools), in sync with visual material. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the audio pipeline working with middleware and can execute advanced integration tasks in at least one game engine (UE5 preferably). Proficiency working with spreadsheets and collaboration tools, such as Confluence, Jira and Trello). Proficiency working with source controls (Git, SVN, Perforce). Strong communication skills. Experience in supporting, and mentoring team members. Working closely with other disciplines on the team to improve workflows and achieve vision for the game. You are passionate about video games. About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences. Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Dialogue Audio Editor (on-call)63393000627459121

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Dialogue Audio Editor (on-call)

//See English version below…// Role: Dialogue Audio Editor (on-call) Montreal, Canada Purpose of Job: The Audio Editor plays a key role within the Audio/Post team at Side Montreal. As an Audio Editor, you will need to ensure that all tasks, technical and administrative, are completed in a timely manner to support the delivery of audio assets. You will support the recording and post-production team, helping to ensure the timely completion of deliverables and milestones. Duties and Key Responsibilities: Dialogue Editing: Edit and clean up dialogue tracks to ensure clarity, consistency, and high-quality sound. Noise Reduction: Apply noise reduction techniques to remove unwanted pops, noise and artefacts. Synchronisation: Ensure dialogue is perfectly synchronised with the visual elements of the project, when applicable. Quality Control: Perform quality checks to maintain audio standards and consistency across all projects. Work with provided tools and scripts. Collaboration: Work closely with recording engineers, sound designers, and other team members to achieve the desired audio outcome. File Management: Organise and manage audio files, applying the proper filenaming struction and maintaining detailed records and backups. Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any technical issues that arise during the editing process. Other: Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team. Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team. Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Proficiency with Pro Tools, Izotope RX, Excel. Nice to have: knowledge or proficiency with Adobe Audition. Ability to work in both Mac and PC environments. Strong attention to detail and a keen ear for audio quality. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently. Able to adapt and learn new skills and software. Strong time management and organisational skills. Self-driven, resourceful and a team player who can work well with all levels. Qualifications: Education: A degree or diploma in audio engineering, sound design, or a related field is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in dialogue editing or a related field. About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences. Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Technicien(ne) son (sur appel) | Recording Sound Technician (on-call) - Side63393000385793122

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Technicien(ne) son (sur appel) | Recording Sound Technician (on-call) - Side

//See English version below…// Role: Recording Sound Technician (on-call) - Side Montréal Montréal, Canada Purpose of Job: The Recording Sound Technician plays a key role within the dialogue team and is responsible for conducting and managing dialogue recording sessions in Side Montréal’s studios, working alongside voice directors, actors, clients, project managers and the post-production team, while ensuring high-quality audio capture in accordance with Side’s quality standards. You will need to work in a timely manner and support the technical delivery of the specific piece of work or project. Occasionally, you will provide additional post-production services, editing and exporting files to specifications. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Recording Sessions: Operate and manage voice-over recording sessions, ensuring high-quality audio capture. Technical Setup: Prepare and maintain recording equipment, including microphones, preamplifiers and digital audio workstations (DAWs). Editing and Mixing: Edit and mix voice-over recordings to meet project specifications and industry standards. Collaboration: Work closely with directors, producers, project managers and voice talents to achieve the desired audio performance. Quality Control: Perform quality checks on all recordings to ensure clarity, consistency and technical excellence. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during recording sessions. Documentation: Maintain detailed session logs and documentation for project tracking and future reference. Other: Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure team compliance. Adhere to company IT and HR procedures and ensure team compliance. Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that your own behavior and that of others is consistent with these standards and aligned with the organization’s values. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of one year of professional experience in voice-over recording or three years of experience in a related field (music recording). Technical Skills: - Expert proficiency with Pro-Tools, under both Macintosh and PC environments. - Proficiency with Reaper. - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Education: A degree in audio engineering, sound design or a related field is preferred. Strong interest in audio technology. Good ability to troubleshoot technical and IT issues. Ability to adapt and learn new skills and software. Strong time management and organizational skills. Strong communication skills, as you will interact directly with clients. Self-motivated, resourceful and a team player who can work effectively at all levels. Asset: Passion for video games. About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game services and development provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the world’s leading developers and studios. Founded in 2009 and leveraging over 30 years of experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has grown into a global force with 20 studios across 14 countries in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us share stories with the world! Join an international team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences. Discover our side of life. For more information, visit https://www.side.inc/fr-ca. ----- Role: Recording Sound Technician (on-call) - Side Montréal Montreal, Canada Purpose of Job: The Recording Sound Technician plays a key role within the dialogue team, and is responsible for conducting and managing dialogue recording sessions in Side Montreal’s studios, working alongside voice directors, actors, clients, project managers and the post-production team and ensuring high-quality audio capture, conforming to Side’s quality standards. You will need to work in a timely manner and support the technical delivery of the specific piece of work or project. On occasion, you will provide additional post production services, editing and exporting files to specs. Duties and Key Responsibilities: Recording Sessions: Conduct and manage voice-over recording sessions, ensuring high-quality audio capture. Technical Setup: Prepare and maintain recording equipment, including microphones, preamps, and digital audio workstations (DAWs). Editing and Mixing: Edit and mix voice-over recordings to meet project specifications and industry standards. Collaboration: Work closely with directors, producers, project managers and voice talent to achieve the desired audio performance. Quality Control: Perform quality checks on all recordings to ensure clarity, consistency, and technical excellence. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during recording sessions. Documentation: Maintain detailed session logs and documentation for project tracking and future reference. Other: Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team. Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team. Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation. Qualifications: Experience: A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in voice-over recording or 3 years of experience in a related field (music recording). Technical Skills: - Expert proficiency working with Pro-Tools, under both Macintosh and PC environments. - Proficiency with Reaper. - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel Education: A degree or diploma in audio engineering, sound design, or a related field is preferred. Strong interest in audio technology. Good ability in troubleshooting technical and IT issues. Able to adapt and learn new skills and software. Strong time management and organisational skills. Strong communications skills, as you will be interacting directly with the clients. Self-driven, resourceful and a team player who can work well with all levels. Nice to have: Passion for videogames. About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences. Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

Montreal, QC, Canada

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