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Sound Designer

Washington, United States (On-site)

Sound Designer

4 Weeks ago • All levels • Sound Design

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Job Description

Valve is seeking a highly skilled and creative Sound Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of producing industry-leading audio work, demonstrating a unique creative voice and mastery of sound synthesis, recording, and digital audio techniques. Responsibilities include creating impactful sound assets for games, implementing sophisticated sound behavior using scripting environments, and collaborating closely with a team of world-class artists, writers, software engineers, and designers. Daily operation will be self-directed, prioritizing player experience and informed by peer collaboration. Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing in-game examples of their audio design and implementation, outlining their contributions and the value added to each project. Student reels are not accepted.

Must have:

Industry-leading sound design experience
Unique creative voice and impactful sound assets
Mastery of sound synthesis, recording, and digital audio
Sophisticated sound behavior scripting
In-game audio design and implementation portfolio

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We are always looking for outliers in the craft of sound design that demonstrate a broad range of skills:

Experience producing industry-leading work

Outstanding ability to create impactful sound assets that express a unique creative voice

Deep knowledge of sound synthesis, recording, and digital audio concepts and techniques

Ability to create sophisticated sound behavior using scripting environments

Self-directed daily operation using player-centric priorities, informed by conversation with peers

At Valve we look beyond hiring for a set position, but instead, we seek exceptional people with broad skill sets who also exhibit deep expertise in their chosen craft. The sound designers at Valve work with a world-class group of artists working with writers, software engineers, and designers who are continually creating and releasing compelling entertainment experiences to players around the world.

When submitting your portfolio, include in-game examples of your audio design and implementation. Please outline the contributions you made to the project and which parts of the reel highlight the value you added to the piece.

Sorry, we do not accept student reels.

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