Senior Sound Designer

Summary 

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Sound Designer to support our audio team in creating and implementing high-quality sound effects and ambient audio. This role is crucial in establishing the audio foundation for our game during pre-production and will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and developers to enhance the overall player experience. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Design and implement compelling sound effects for gameplay, environments, and cinematic moments. 
• Contribute to the creation of immersive ambient audio landscapes to bring the game world to life. 
• Collaborate with the audio team to refine and maintain the audio style and vision for the project. 
• Work closely with designers and developers to ensure audio is seamlessly integrated and supports gameplay mechanics. 
• Troubleshoot and optimize audio assets to meet technical requirements and performance standards. 
• Assist in defining and documenting audio pipelines and workflows for current and future development needs. 

Core Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in sound design for video games, with at least one shipped title. 
• Proficiency in sound design software and DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live). 
• Strong implementation skills with audio middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD) and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity). 
• A generalist mindset with the ability to contribute to various aspects of audio production, including SFX, ambiances, music editing, VO mixing, and technical implementation. 
• A keen ear for detail and a passion for creating immersive audio experiences. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs. 
• Ability to work well alone and in a team environment, remaining flexible to the changing needs of the project. 

Plus if... 

• Experience in early-stage game development or pre-production milestones. 
• Familiarity with procedural audio techniques and tools. 
• Basic scripting knowledge or experience working with blueprints in Unreal Engine. 
• Background in music composition or audio mixing/mastering. 
• Experience designing audio in an open world game. 
• Experience creating highly stylized sounds for otherworldly effects. 

Description 

• Full-time job with benefits. 
• Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. 
• Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways. 

The base pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.