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Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

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 ...

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music - which makes the sound that much more important.

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music - which makes the sound that much more important.

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$450 - $900/mo

As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music - which makes the sound that much more important.

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$450 - $900/mo

As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music - which makes the sound that much more important.

Sofar Sounds

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music - which makes the sound that much more important.

Fox

Lead Audio Operator

Washington, DC · On-site

$35.50 - $50/hr

FOX News Media is seeking an experienced Lead Audio Operator to support live studio broadcasts, remote productions, and breaking news coverage. In this role, you'll be responsible for mixing and ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

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 ...

Mobile Pro

Part-Time A1 (Audio Technician)

Fargo, ND

$25 - $30/hr

Job Title--Audio Technician (A1) * Department--Production Services * Reports to--Audio Lead * Summary-- The Part-Time Audio Technician (A1) plays a key role in delivering high-quality audio ...

Outsource

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Audio / Visual Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Audio / Visual Technician- $18-$30/hr - DOE We are currently hiring Audio/Visual Technicians with ... Company Description Outsource is the largest staffing firm in the nation specializing in the ...

F.I.R.S.T. Institute

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Audio Engineering Instructor - Substitute

Orlando, FL · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

Step into the dynamic and rewarding role of an Audio Engineering Instructor at F.I.R.S.T. Institute ... Company Description The F.I.R.S.T. Institute in Orlando, Florida, is seeking talented individuals ...

DISPATCH AV LLC

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Audio-Visual Technician

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

... Description Dispatch AV is an audio visual staffing company that provides skilled AV technicians for live events, conventions, and corporate productions

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How much do audio description jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio description in the United States is $84,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an audio description?

An Audio Description job involves creating verbal descriptions of visual elements in media, such as TV shows, movies, theater performances, and exhibitions, to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Professionals in this role write and narrate concise, vivid descriptions of key visual details, including actions, settings, and expressions, during natural pauses in dialogue. This ensures that visually impaired audiences can fully understand and enjoy the content.

What are the most common challenges faced by professionals in audio description roles?

One common challenge in Audio Description roles is accurately and concisely conveying essential visual information without overlapping with key dialogue or sound effects. Professionals must also stay up to date with industry accessibility standards and adapt their descriptions for a wide range of media, from television shows to live events. Collaboration is frequent, as audio describers often work closely with producers, voice actors, and accessibility coordinators to deliver high-quality content. Overcoming these challenges requires continuous learning and a commitment to making content inclusive for all audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the audio description position, and why are they important?

To excel in Audio Description, you need strong language skills, attention to detail, and an excellent understanding of visual media, along with relevant education in media studies or communications. Familiarity with audio recording equipment, editing software such as Adobe Audition, and compliance with accessibility guidelines are typically required. Exceptional listening skills, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively set top professionals apart. These skills are essential to create clear, accurate, and vivid audio descriptions that make visual content accessible to visually impaired audiences.

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Infographic showing various Audio Description job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $84,456 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Principal Sound Designer

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 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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