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Sound Designer Internship with Gameloft Brisbane


Duration: six months, full-time

Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

Applications close: Monday 21 July

Get your start in the games industry through our six-month full-time paid Sound Designer internship with Gameloft Brisbane.

Supported by Screen Queensland, an emerging developer will have the opportunity to work as a Sound Designer Intern with the award-winning studio behind Carmen Sandiego and The Oregon Trail. The role offers an unmissable opportunity to contribute to live projects working alongside and learning from experienced mentors.

As a Sound Designer Intern, you will be designing and creating original sound effects, conducting live recording sessions and implementing sound assets to build complex and dynamic sound systems while maintaining clear communications and workflows.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applicants must:

  • be a Queensland resident for at least 6 months prior to applying
  • be over 18 years of age
  • not be a current student, studying either full-time or part-time
  • have foundational knowledge of sound design and audio tools, including DAWs, sound libraries, FX plugins and mixing plugins
  • have basic experience with game audio technical tools such as Wwise, Unreal Engine and Perforce
  • have an introductory understanding of project management and planning tools, including Jira and Confluence.

The ideal applicant will have:

  • a strong portfolio showcasing your audio skills, creativity and understanding of game audio
  • completed tertiary studies in Game Audio, general Audio or a related field or be self-taught
  • a strong passion for game audio, with a keen ear for detail and quality
  • familiarity with industry-standard audio tools such as DAWs (eg. Reaper), Audio Middleware (eg. Wwise), Live Recording Equipment, Plugins and Sound Libraries
  • basic knowledge of game engines (preferably Unreal Engine)
  • strong creative and problem-solving abilities
  • ability to work well within a team and effectively communicate sound design and interactive audio ideas.
HOW CAN I APPLY?

To apply, you will need to provide:

  • a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining Gameloft Brisbane as an intern and which area of specialisation (3D art, game design, programming, UI/UX etc) you are passionate about
  • a resume highlighting relevant studies, experience or personal projects
  • a portfolio (if applicable) that showcases your skills—this may include visual art, code samples, prototypes, design documents or wireframes