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Konami Gaming, Inc

Sound Designer II - III

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Konami Gaming is looking for a Sound Designer II - III to join our team! Pay Ranges: Sound Designer II - $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 Sound Designer III - $80,000.00 - $112,000.00 Application Requirements:

Capital B

Freelance Social Video Producer

$126K - $129K/yr

The Role We're hiring a Freelance Social Video Producer to help transform Capital B's journalism into compelling, social-first video. Working alongside a freelance video editor, you'll identify ...

Kiswe

Video Operations Engineer - Freelancer

Summit, NJ · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Job Summary: We're hiring freelance Video Operations Engineers at Kiswe. This is your chance to ... Diligently monitor games and other partner events with critical attention to detail * Follow ...

Filmless

Freelance Video Editor

Manhattan, NY · Remote

... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes * Implement creative decision making * Collaborate with ...

Filmless

Freelance Video Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

... the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in size from ... Chose awesome music, SFX, and sound bytes * Implement creative decision making * Collaborate with ...

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NJ Freelance Videographers NEEDED to film High School and Youth Sports

Waldwick, NJ · On-site

$50 - $200/day

... per game Pay increases quickly with performance and reliability Freelance Video Editors Please send reels of your work Looking for editors to make athlete highlight videos (all sports), team ...

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Prisms VR

Sound Designer (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$21 - $25.50/hr

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers ... THE JOB Interactive Sound Designer Prisms seeks a developer with enterprise experience to build ...

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How much do freelance video game sound designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance video game sound designer in the United States is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do freelance video game sound designers make?

Freelance video game sound designers typically earn between $20 and $100 per hour, depending on experience, project complexity, and client budget. Many work on a project basis, with rates varying based on the scope of sound design, use of industry tools, and their reputation in the field.

What is the difference between Freelance Video Game Sound Designer vs Freelance Audio Engineer?

AspectFreelance Video Game Sound DesignerFreelance Audio Engineer
CredentialsPortfolio, experience in game audio, possibly relevant certificationsAudio engineering certifications, experience in recording/editing
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with game developers, remote or studio-basedStudio or remote, working on various audio projects
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming industry, focused on game sound assetsBroad, including music, film, broadcasting, and gaming

While both roles involve audio work, a Freelance Video Game Sound Designer specializes in creating sound effects, ambient sounds, and audio assets specifically for video games. An Audio Engineer has a broader scope, working on recording, mixing, and mastering audio across multiple media. The key difference lies in their focus: game-specific sound design versus general audio production.

How to become a freelance video game sound designer?

To become a freelance video game sound designer, develop strong skills in sound editing, design, and audio software such as Pro Tools or Ableton Live. Build a portfolio with diverse projects, network within the gaming industry, and consider gaining experience through internships or collaborations to establish credibility and attract clients.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Video Game Sound Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,600 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Senior Technical Sound Designer

Absurd Ventures

San Rafael, CA • On-site

$140K - $170K/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 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. 

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