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Animation Sound Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create exceptional and immersive sound design using both commercial and proprietary tools, software ... and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create exceptional and immersive sound design using both commercial and proprietary tools, software ... and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create exceptional and immersive sound design using both commercial and proprietary tools, software ... and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA

$140K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create exceptional and immersive sound design using both commercial and proprietary tools, software ... and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted ...

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Sound Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$95K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

Senior Sound Designer Req ID: 10155659 Senior Sound Designer Disney Digital Entertainment is ... Communicate effectively across disciplines including design, engineering, animation, and production.

Car Trackers Inc

Videographer/Editor

Tustin, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Experience with camera operation, sound design, and color correction * Ability to multitask, meet ... design, or animation is a plus Benefits * Competitive salary/pay based on experience

Car Trackers Inc

Videographer/Editor

Tustin, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Experience with camera operation, sound design, and color correction * Ability to multitask, meet ... design, or animation is a plus Benefits * Competitive salary/pay based on experience

Centr

Senior Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Handle all aspects of sound design and audio mixing, ensuring every deliverable sounds as polished ... Create and integrate motion graphics and basic animation to elevate video content, working ...

Car Trackers Inc

Videographer/Editor

Tustin, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Experience with camera operation, sound design, and color correction * Ability to multitask, meet ... design, or animation is a plus Benefits * Competitive salary/pay based on experience

Snowflake

Brand Motion Graphics Designer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$123K - $161K/yr

Support motion projects with sound design, layering music, sound effects, and voiceovers with ... Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, easing, and visual rhythm to create ...

TrueShort

Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$250 - $350/day

... sound design, and motion assets to help transform raw creative material into polished episodes and short-form content. Projects may include animation, cinematic storytelling, experimental formats ...

1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ... Requirements Proven experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Video Editor (agency or freelance)

1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ... Requirements Proven experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Video Editor (agency or freelance)

Superpower

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Experience with Lottie, Rive, or code-based animation for product * Sound design sensibility * Experience creating performance ad creative (Meta, TikTok) * Illustration or generative art background ...

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What is animation sound design?

An Animation Sound Design job involves creating and editing audio elements to enhance animated content. This includes designing sound effects, recording Foley, mixing dialogue, and integrating music to match the visuals. Sound designers work closely with animators and directors to ensure that the audio complements the storytelling. Their goal is to bring characters, environments, and actions to life through dynamic and immersive soundscapes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for animation sound design?

To succeed in Animation Sound Design, you need a strong background in audio engineering, music theory, and sound editing, often supported by a degree in sound design, audio production, or a related field. Proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Adobe Audition, and familiarity with audio post-production processes are highly valued. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills help professionals excel in crafting unique soundscapes and working closely with animators and directors. These competencies are crucial for creating immersive audio experiences that enhance animation and bring stories to life.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of animation sound design?

Professionals in Animation Sound Design spend their days creating, editing, and mixing audio elements such as dialogue, sound effects, and music to align with visual sequences. They often collaborate closely with animation teams to understand the mood, pace, and timing of scenes, ensuring the audio adds depth and emotion to the storytelling. Tasks may include recording voiceovers, sourcing or creating sound effects, and synchronizing audio to animation using specialized software. Regular reviews and feedback sessions with the creative team are common, making teamwork and adaptability essential in this role.

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Principal Sound Designer

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Principal Sound Designer

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Principal Sound Designer to join our audio team to craft and implement exceptional sound design. This role is crucial in support of defining an iconic soundscape for our unique and innovative open world game. As a Principal, your mission is to use your creative and technical audio skills to inspire and evangelize the team in creating outstanding and compelling sound design. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with some of the greatest developers in the industry on an exciting, immersive, narrative AAA game.

Core Responsibilities

  • Create exceptional and immersive sound design using both commercial and proprietary tools, software, and source material.
  • Work closely with the Audio Director to help define and execute the project's overall audio vision.
  • Collaborate with engineers and fellow sound designers to build, implement, and scale audio pipelines.
  • Proactively anticipate project needs and independently develop and implement solutions.
  • Optimize audio assets and recommend workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex audio issues across multiple disciplines.
  • Effectively communicate technical and creative ideas through clear written and verbal communication.
  • Manage time independently and drive complex, multi-phase initiatives through to completion.

Core Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in the games industry as a sound designer, with some senior experience on shipped AAA titles.
  • Proven track record of owning and delivering complex audio systems on shipped titles.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with engineering and cross-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
  • Strong background in recording high-quality source material and pushing it through to final asset implementation.
  • Expertise with AAA game engines and deep knowledge of audio implementation workflows.
  • Advanced proficiency in Wwise and real-time audio systems.
  • Background in mentoring team members and sharing both technical and creative expertise.

Key Attributes

  • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong emphasis on cross-discipline partnership.
  • Ability to inspire and elevate others through leadership, mentorship, and craftsmanship.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of solving problems with minimal direction.
  • Adaptable and responsive to feedback and evolving project requirements.

Plus If

  • Experience contributing during early development and R&D phases.
  • Experience designing and improving custom audio tools and workflows for large scale open-world games.
  • Scripting experience in Python, MEL, or similar languages.
  • Passion for video games, storytelling, cinema, and a strong understanding of game audio.

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 $140,000 to $160,000 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.

About Absurd Ventures

Absurd Ventures is a media company creating new IP across all platforms and for all formats. Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts.

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