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Guthrie Theater

Lead Sound Engineer

Minneapolis, MN

$31.63/hr

Maintain the artistic intent of the Sound Designer throughout the run of the production ... * Assist the Head Sound Engineer as assigned for all Guthrie sound department work. * Provide ...

GUTHRIE THEATER

Lead Sound Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$31.63/hr

Maintain the artistic intent of the Sound Designer throughout the run of the production ... * Assist the Head Sound Engineer as assigned for all Guthrie sound department work. * Provide ...

Distant Moon

Film Editor

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Handle basic temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during editorial process ... While much of the role involves desk-based editorial work, team members may occasionally assist ...

Distant Moon

Sr. Film Editor

Leesburg, VA · On-site

This role is for a highly experienced editor with strong storytelling instincts, sound creative ... Serve as a creative and technical resource for editors and assistant editors * Review edits and ...

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Senior Technical Sound Designer

Absurd Ventures

San Rafael, CA

$140K - $170K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 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 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. 

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