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Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Effectively communicate technical and creative ideas through clear written and verbal communication ... game audio. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.

Ford Audio-Video Systems

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Commercial A/V Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$71K - $93K/yr

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts ... Company Description Ford Audio Video (Ford AV) is a premier AV integrator specializing in the ...

Productive

Audio-Visual Technician

Arlington, VA · On-site

$22 - $32/hr

As an Audio-visual technician, your primary role is to understand customer's audio-visual meeting ... Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. * Self-disciplined with good organizational ...

Ford Audio-Video Systems

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Audio-Video Project Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts ... Company Description Ford Audio Video (Ford AV) is a premier AV integrator specializing in the ...

Infojini Inc

Audio Visual Engineer

Washington, DC

Company Description Infojini Consulting is a full service IT consulting, services, and staffing ... Excellent analytical, customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written) Excellent ...

Crooked Media

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$90K/yr

Job Summary: Crooked is hiring for an Audio Engineer on the Audio department reporting to the ... This position is covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement ...

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How much do audio description writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio description writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an audio description writer do?

An Audio Description Writer creates concise, vivid descriptions of visual elements in movies, TV shows, theater performances, and other media for blind or visually impaired audiences. They carefully script narration that conveys essential visual details, such as actions, settings, facial expressions, and scene changes, without interfering with dialogue or important sounds. Their goal is to make visual content more accessible and immersive for those who cannot see it.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an audio description writer?

To thrive as an Audio Description Writer, you need strong writing skills, a solid grasp of visual literacy, and an understanding of accessibility standards, often supported by a background in media, English, or communications. Familiarity with broadcast scripting software, audio editing tools, and guidelines such as the American Council of the Blind (ACB) standards is typically required. Attention to detail, the ability to convey information concisely, and effective collaboration are key soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate, engaging, and accessible descriptions that enhance the experience for visually impaired audiences.

What are the common challenges audio description writers face on the job?

Audio Description Writers often face the challenge of delivering concise yet vivid descriptions within tight time constraints, as descriptions need to fit into natural pauses in dialogue. Balancing the need for accuracy with the goal of maintaining audience engagement can be demanding, especially when working with fast-paced or visually complex content. Additionally, close collaboration with producers, editors, and voice talent is often necessary to ensure the final product is both accessible and true to the original material. Staying updated on evolving accessibility standards and best practices is also important to maintain high-quality work in this field.

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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

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Summary

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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