Sound Designer

At StoryToys we develop apps that ensure kids have fun with their favourite characters while learning and growing. We partner and collaborate with top children's brands like the LEGO Group, The Walt Disney Company, Mattel, Marvel Entertainment, Hasbro and more. Our apps include LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD, Disney Coloring World, Barbie™ Colour Creations LEGO® DUPLO® Peppa, Hungry Caterpillar Play School and many more. With over 200 million downloads, we have achieved global success across major app platform.

As a Sound Designer at StoryToys, you will help form a soundscape for our gorgeous children’s apps that will truly bring our products to life through a rich sensory audio experience. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract. Please only apply if based in Ireland, UK or Canada.

The position involves:

• Producing high-quality audio for our kid’s apps
• Maintaining all aspects of audio production whilst aligning with our established in-house styles
• Absorbing and translating existing audio content into new designs
• Communicating audio concepts and plans independently and effectively across a multidisciplinary team
• Liaising with the Producer from early pre-production planning right through until release
• Creating and setting up audio in Unity for implementation by the development team
• Problem solving and providing clear solutions for any audio issues that might arise

• 3+ years in a creative sound design role, ideally working on kids content
• Expertise using DAWs, ideally Ableton Live and Reaper
• Ability to compose music loops with a focus on kids interactive content
• Audio implementation and asset management using middleware, ideally FMOD Studio, within a Unity development pipeline
• Experience working on games for mobile platforms
• Experience working with agile development and scrum methodology

• Competitive salary based on experience. 
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth. 
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work. 
• Access to the latest software and tools in the industry. 
• A supportive and fun environment! 

Application Process 

Interested candidates should submit their CV/Resume along with a portfolio link showcasing their best work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

StoryToys is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and play in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business.