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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 ...

Prisms VR

Sound Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

Interactive Sound Designer Prisms seeks a developer with enterprise experience to build immersive learning experiences for mobile VR platforms using the Unity framework. Your main task will be to ...

TEKsystems

High Craft UI Designer (AR/VR)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$90 - $110/hr

UI Designer - HIGH CRAFT About the Opportunity Join a team designing the next generation of immersive digital experiences for VR and wearable technology. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly ...

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Prisms VR

Junior Content Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

THE JOB Junior Content Developer We are seeking a highly skilled content and curriculum designer to join our team and play a crucial role in the development of math and science content, both in VR ...

Prisms VR

Unity Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers ... Collaborate with designers to implement prototypes of novel interactive learning tools and elevate ...

Prisms VR

Unity Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

OUR MISSION Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers ... Collaborate with designers to implement prototypes of novel interactive learning tools and elevate ...

Escalon Services, LLC.

UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

UX/UI Designer Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 Department: Recruiting Done Employment Type ... VR, robotics, and spatial intelligence solutions for defense, public safety, and commercial ...

Escalon Services, Inc.

UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$80 - $90/hr

UX/UI Designer Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 Department: Recruiting Done Employment Type ... VR, robotics, and spatial intelligence solutions for defense, public safety, and commercial ...

WhatsApp

Content Designer

San Francisco, CA

$146K/yr

Experience designing for AR/VR, voice interfaces, or emerging platforms * Experience working on ... large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across multiple product areas About Meta: Meta builds ...

WhatsApp

Content Designer

Menlo Park, CA

$146K/yr

Experience designing for AR/VR, voice interfaces, or emerging platforms * Experience working on ... large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across multiple product areas About Meta: Meta builds ...

Anduril Industries

Instructional Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$99K - $147K/yr

ABOUT THE JOB Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to create ... Exposure to 3D modeling or VR development tools. * Experience working in or alongside LMS platforms ...

Nuro

Senior Product Designer

Mountain View, CA

$145K - $219K/yr

You have hands-on experience designing spatial, simulation, mapping, robotics, gaming, AR/VR, automotive, or visualization experiences. * You are comfortable designing for expert users and technical ...

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Nuro

Senior Product Designer

Mountain View, CA

$145K - $219K/yr

You have hands-on experience designing spatial, simulation, mapping, robotics, gaming, AR/VR, automotive, or visualization experiences. * You are comfortable designing for expert users and technical ...

New

Nuro

Senior Product Designer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$145K - $219K/yr

You have hands-on experience designing spatial, simulation, mapping, robotics, gaming, AR/VR, automotive, or visualization experiences. * You are comfortable designing for expert users and technical ...

New

Anduril Industries

UI Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

Experience in AR/VR/XR interfaces * Experience designing heads-up displays (HUD) is a plus * Understanding of human factors and accessibility * Basic knowledge of front-end development * Expertise in ...

Impact Trial Consulting, LLC

Designer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

We are looking to add a full-time designer to our visual communications team in San Francisco, CA ... Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation ...

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Sound Designer

Prisms VR

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and produce original sound assets that align with educational objectives and enhance the immersive VR experience.

  • Implement and integrate sound assets into the Unity game engine to ensure seamless audio-visual interaction.

  • Create spatial audio soundscapes and dynamic audio assets to support pedagogical goals and improve learning in virtual reality environments.

Job description

OUR MISSION
Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next generation of spatial computing. We utilize adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) to engage, inspire, and open pathways to creative problem-solving to rapidly improve engagement and proficiencies in Math and Science across our country and beyond. Our mission is to break down barriers to access and build STEM proficiencies at scale for all students, worldwide.
THE JOB
Interactive Sound Designer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Prisms seeks a developer with enterprise experience to build immersive learning experiences for mobile VR platforms using the Unity framework. Your main task will be to create scalable and reliable tools and systems to aid in the development of immersive learning experiences. You will also lead the development of core systems and make architectural decisions to be executed by other team members. We require a strong commitment to collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and delivering a high-quality product.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design and produce original sound assets that align with educational objectives and elevate the immersive VR experience.
  • Implement and integrate sound assets directly into the Unity game engine, ensuring seamless audio-visual interaction
  • Create rich and immersive spatial audio soundscape for virtual reality environments.
  • Collaborate with educational content designers and developers to create sound schemes that support pedagogical goals.
  • Create dynamic audio assets that enhance learning in interactive experiences.
  • Conduct user testing and iteration to refine sound design for clarity and effectiveness in an educational context.
  • Innovate and adapt sound design techniques to suit evolving VR technologies and educational methodologies.
  • Maintain a comprehensive asset library for use in current and future projects.
  • Provide audio support for ongoing development and maintenance of VR applications.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Proven experience in sound design, preferably within interactive or gaming environments.
  • Strong understanding of Unity and its audio implementation processes.
  • Familiarity with educational sound design principles and the importance of sound in learning environments.
  • Ability to create a wide range of audio from ambient soundscapes to dynamic interactive audio assets.
  • Experience with audio recording, editing, and mixing tools.
  • Basic knowledge of C# programming is a plus but not mandatory.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing relevant sound design work.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Passion for transforming education through innovative technology and immersive experiences.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY WORKPLACE
Prisms is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family, or parental status, or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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