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Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Sound Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

As a global leader in gaming content and technology, we strive to build an inclusive and dynamic work environment where creativity thrives. We're looking for an experienced sound designer to join our ...

Aristocrat

Sound Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

$93K - $174K/yr

As a global leader in gaming content and technology, we strive to build an inclusive and dynamic work environment where creativity thrives. We're looking for an experienced sound designer to join our ...

Prisms VR

Sound Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Interactive Sound Designer Prisms seeks a developer with enterprise experience to build immersive ... Implement and integrate sound assets directly into the Unity game engine, ensuring seamless ...

Prisms VR

Sound Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

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 ...

CD Project

Lead Sound Designer

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

If you are an accomplished game audio artist and experienced leader with a passion for crafting ... Lead a team of Sound Designers and drive game audio development in the project. * Help define and ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

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 ...

Cinnamon

Audio Implementer / Sound Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Lightfold Games · Atlanta, GALightfold is a creator-first entertainment studio bringing fans and ... This is a full-time Audio Implementer / Sound Designer role based in Atlanta, GA, with a hybrid ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$158K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... Collaborate with other game designers to provide gameplay feedback and recommendations for ...

ARRISE

Game Designer

$154K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... Collaborate with other game designers to provide gameplay feedback and recommendations for ...

Electronic Arts

$100 - $125/hr

Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry. We're looking for a Sound Designer to join our team and help us deliver our next ...

Mydigicode

$60 - $80/hr

* Professional experience in game audio or game development with demonstrable audio work * Proven ability to conceptualize audio and define an overall "sound feel" from art references * Multi-genre ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and move projects forward with minimal ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$153K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... sound judgment, and move projects forward with minimal supervision. • Comfortable giving ...

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$176K/yr

The Game Designer will turn early-stage ideas into engaging, intuitive, and commercially viable ... sound judgment, and move projects forward with minimal supervision. · Comfortable giving ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for game sound designer in the United States is $149,118.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectGame Sound DesignerGame Audio Engineer
Primary FocusCreating and designing sound effects, ambient sounds, and overall audio concept for gamesImplementing, mixing, and optimizing audio assets within game engines
Skills & CredentialsSound design, music composition, audio editing, familiarity with game enginesAudio engineering, mixing, mastering, technical knowledge of audio software and hardware
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with designers and developers during game developmentWorks closely with programmers and sound teams to integrate audio

Game Sound Designers focus on creating the auditory elements and overall sound concept, while Game Audio Engineers handle the technical implementation, mixing, and optimization of those sounds within the game. Both roles are essential and often collaborate closely during game development.

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Infographic showing various Game Sound Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,118 per year, or $71.7 per hour.

Sound Designer

Reno, NV • On-site

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

At Aristocrat, we believe in the power of play to bring happiness to life! As a global leader in gaming content and technology, we strive to build an inclusive and dynamic work environment where creativity thrives. We're looking for an experienced sound designer to join our Uber Wins studio in Reno, NV. This role plays a crucial part in our mission to deliver world-class gaming experiences and compete in a rapidly evolving industry. The Sound Designer is responsible for composing music, crafting sound effects, designing audio, and recording voiceovers for use in games and marketing materials. This position works closely with artists, animators, game designers, and software developers to build immersive and entertaining games.
Job Requirements
  • Intermediate to Sophisticated level in Music Composition, Sound Design, and Audio Engineering.
  • Coordinate with professionals in animation, game composition, and software development to build and implement audio.
  • Use sound to bring games to life creatively.
  • Work closely with Lead Audio Designer to develop creative, technical, and professional skills.
  • Maintain organized project files and asset storage.
  • Detect, resolve, and prevent audio issues in games.
  • Deliver high-quality audio assets on schedule.
  • Lead deliverables of multiple projects at once.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Music, Audio, Sound Design, or similar.
  • 5 years experience with a major Digital Audio Workstation: Logic Pro, Sonar, Cubase, or Pro Tools
  • Ability to compose music in a wide variety of styles such as but not limited to:
    • Chinese, Japanese, Caribbean, Mariachi, Middle Eastern, African, Indian, Native American, European Ethnic Folk Music, Epic Fantasy, Vintage American 50s-60s
  • Extensive understanding of music theory
  • Ability to receive mentorship and integrate feedback.
  • Proficiency in a pro-level digital audio workstation, preferably Logic.
  • Strong knowledge of recording process and signal chain setup
  • Ability to mix in stereo and 5.1
  • Proficiency in at least one musical instrument, ideally piano and/or guitar.
  • Experience crafting sound for video/animation.
  • Experience with audio editing software such as Sound Forge, or Wavelab, Logic, Ableton or Protools
  • Experience recording and editing actual musician recordings
  • Experience recording, producing, and editing voice overs
  • Experience with Jira, Perforce, FMOD, Outlook, and Excel is a plus.
  • Previous experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
  • Must have the ability to speak, read, and understand English
  • Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Compensation Philosophy
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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