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AEG

Music Coordinator (Part-Time)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25/hr

Technical expertise using sound equipment, such as audio mixing consoles, 360 Systems Instant Replay, Ableton live and Sound Director effectively * Extensive experience in sound engineering ...

SPANISH BROADCASTING

Board Operator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$18.45/hr

Technical Execution: Operate the studio control board and digital audio consoles for both in-studio and remote programming, ensuring premium technical sound quality. * Logistics & Programming:

HYBE AMERICA

Studio Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$73K - $95K/yr

You will ensure exceptional sound quality by operating and maintaining professional audio equipment ... Provide on-site technical support for concerts, fan meetings, and other live events, including ...

INSPYR Solutions

Voice Designer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

... engineers, and product managers Responsible for defining creative and technical voice design ... technical sound design, or equivalent experience Experience working with XFN project teams and ...

Purple Hires Inc

Principal Electronics Engineer

Carson, CA · On-site

$145K - $177K/yr

The Principal Electronics Engineer will take ownership and/or support technical engineering teams and projects related to W&W System Components. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will ...

Factory

Technical Support Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Factory is bringing autonomy to software engineering, and they are seeking a Technical Support ... sound judgment on when to seek help or collaborate. Preferred : • Experience with AI/ML or ...

Vario

Corporate Live Sound Audio Engineer

El Cajon, CA · On-site

... Live Sound Audio Engineer to operate our event productions, determine potential problems and ... The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills ...

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Senior Technical Sound Designer

San Rafael, CA

Absurd Ventures
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$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 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 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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