Junior Engineer, Formosa Group - London

Streamland Media; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Role – Junior Engineer, Formosa Group UK

Base - Soho, London (On-site)

Contract – Permanent

Formosa is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Who we are!
As part of the Streamland Media Group, Formosa is home to elite creative talent, cutting edge technology and world-class management, that provides end to end audio content for global developers and publishers on every screen and platform. Our UK operation consists of award-winning creative talent for both Video Game audio and audio for Film & TV.

Our workflow is collaborative and generates results that are celebrated across the industry. From sound design, cinematic mix, music, voice over and engine integration and implementation - we offer personalised solutions for projects of every size and scope. Our employees represent a culture of ambition and innovation.

What we need!
We are looking for a Junior Engineer with experience of working in a studio/post production environment to join our team and ensure that we can continue to deliver the high standard of work that our clients have come to expect.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with ambition and ability to join the technical team in a market leading Audio Post Production business.

What we need you to do!

• Maintaining audio systems and studios for games development and post-production.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.
• Implementing upgrades and commissioning new systems.
• Responding to critical issues.
• Working with internal and external parties where necessary to deliver these solutions.

What Experience we’re looking for!
Key Skills -

• Good working knowledge of audio systems and video systems for studio work.
• Good general IT knowledge and experience of supporting users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Experience of working in a studio environment.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work and provide support in high-pressure situations.
• Troubleshooting skills essential.
• Previous post-production experience preferred.
• Wiring proficiency and practical skills desirable.

Good working knowledge of -

• Audio routing and patching.
• MacOS and Windows OS.
• DAWs - Pro Tools essential.
• Dolby Atmos (Theatrical desirable).
• Avid S6/Eucon Control Surfaces.
• Understanding of embedded audio/picture to SDI, AES3 audio, MADI & Dante.
• Basic networking skills.
• Familiarity with game design workflow desirable.
• DADman routing/patching and monitor profile building.
• Reaper experience desirable.
• Video routing and basic projector/TV setups.

At The Formosa Group You Will Gain Exposure To

• A range of technologies from both the TV and Gaming side of the business as well as across general IT systems.
• Complex Audio apps and workflows, hardware, storage, databases, backups, networking, security.
• An opportunity to get experience at the forefront of TV and Gaming Audio and associated technologies.
• Training is provided to build a working local knowledge.