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Assistant Composer Sound Designer Jobs in California

Working closely with the Showrunner, AI Filmmakers, Editors, and our Sound Designer, you'll help shape each series through music that feels cohesive, memorable, and production-ready. This role sits ...

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Instructional Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$69K - $94K/yr

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Interpret design intent and incorporate customer, engineering, and production revisions. * Assist ... sound judgment while maintaining quality and project deadlines. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Composer Sound Designer vs Sound Editor?

AspectAssistant Composer Sound DesignerSound Editor
CredentialsMusic or sound design degrees, relevant software skillsAudio engineering or editing certifications, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, video game studios, post-productionPost-production facilities, film and TV studios
Industry UsageCollaborates with composers, sound designers, directorsFocuses on editing and assembling sound effects and dialogue

Assistant Composer Sound Designers assist in creating and integrating sound elements, often working closely with composers and sound teams. Sound Editors primarily focus on editing and assembling audio tracks, ensuring clarity and synchronization. While both roles require audio skills and software knowledge, their responsibilities differ in scope and focus within the post-production process.

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Senior Technical Sound Designer

Absurd Ventures

San Rafael, CA • On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Summary  

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Technical Sound Designer to support our audio team in creating high-quality sound effects and ambient audio and in implementing them along with music and dialogue in a dynamic game mix. This role is crucial in populating our sonic landscape and reinforcing our gameplay and cinematics and will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other developers to enhance the overall player experience with sonically charged emotion. 

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 engineers to ensure audio is seamlessly integrated and supports gameplay mechanics.  
  • Troubleshoot and optimize audio implementation 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 AAA title.  
  • Proficiency in sound design software and DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, Soundminer, VST plugins, etc).  
  • Advanced audio implementation skills in AudioKinetic Wwise and Unreal Engine Blueprints. 
  • A generalist mindset with the ability to contribute to various aspects of audio production, including SFX, ambiances, music implementation, VO mixing, and technical script 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 designing audio in an open world game.  
  • Experience creating hyper realistic style SFX. 
  • Love prototyping audio tools to manage scaled assets. 

Description  

  • Full-time job with benefits.  
  • Role is on-site in San Rafael, CA.  
  • Office is located near downtown San Rafael - near SMART and freeways.  

The base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 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 vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.