About the job
About Us
Established in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the cutting-edge studio under the 2K umbrella, dedicated to redefining the landscape of game development. Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, we are on a mission to create an unparalleled sports gaming experience that combines innovative ideas with technical expertise and collaborative creativity. We are assembling a top-tier team of passionate professionals to help realize our ambitious vision. If you're eager to tackle unique challenges and elevate our team with your skills, we invite you to apply!
Your Role
We are in search of a talented Game Designer with a profound enthusiasm for sports and sports video games. Collaborating closely with the Audio Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the audio experience of our games. You will spearhead audio feature development by partnering with Software Engineers, Sound Designers, and the Audio Design Director, ensuring the realization of a captivating auditory atmosphere that enhances storytelling and elevates player emotions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and produce comprehensive design documents covering elements such as player commentary, crowd reactions, gameplay sound effects, and other audio systems, while sourcing and editing video references to support your designs.
- Lead the development of audio features in collaboration with Software Engineers and Sound Designers, aligning with the audio vision outlined in your feature briefs, providing constructive feedback, promoting quality assurance, and documenting any issues.
- Assist in crafting scripts for commentators, public announcers, and other voice talents, and oversee recording sessions, which may involve occasional travel.
- Build strong relationships across teams, proactively manage audio dependencies, ensure cohesive design approaches, and troubleshoot challenges as they arise.
- Work alongside Production partners to prioritize, monitor, and organize tasks within Jira.
- Stay updated on trends within the sports and video game industries, analyzing our audio design's strengths and weaknesses compared to competitors.
- Represent the Audio team in meetings to showcase progress and achievements.
Qualifications
- A strong passion for sports and sports video games.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective interaction with development teams and voice talents.
- Exceptional attention to detail coupled with a positive, proactive mindset; flexibility and openness to feedback are essential.
- Fluency in English is required.

