Sr Audio Designer (External Development - Contract)
PlayStation - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079Work at PlayStation
Overview
- Apply
Overview
Regularly represent the studio in external communication and discussion by mentoring and giving feedback to an external group of audio designers.Maintain strong relationships with external audio design studios and ensure their success in working with our team to meet Santa Monica Studio standards.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and broader team to ensure delivered audio assets & implementation are of high quality and adhere to our project and studio standards.Oversee and drive quality for all incoming audio-related deliveries of content - provide proactive feedback for any early adjustments needed before reviewing with internal stakeholders.Communicate with external studios on how to develop, verify, and maintain our audio quality standards.Create documentation for audio standards, tutorials, examples, delivery expectations and assist in the integration of assets from external studios.Advise on problem areas and help troubleshoot character asset problems with external partners.Integrate delivered audio assets (SFX, Foley, Dialogue, Music, etc.) creatively within our game and audio engine.Collaborate closely with non-audio team members (art, design, engineering, etc.) to support gameplay needs.Troubleshoot and debug complex audio issues throughout development.Partner with the production team to help track incoming assets and deliveries.May serve as an audio group resource for overall product or studio needs - this includes conducting general research, task overflow, testing new systems or tools, techniques, and providing training.Requirements
5+ years of experience as audio designer.Shipped AAA game/s from start to finish or equivalent major project.Demonstrable game development experience in leading a team, focused on sound design and implementation.Passion for audio and gaming, with a keen ear for audio quality, aesthetics, immersion, and a strong desire to drive innovation in audio design.Strong expertise in sound design principles, implementation, and audio production practices, with proficiency in industry-standard DAWs and related tools.In-depth understanding of game development processes and workflows, allowing effective collaboration across departments, such as production, programming, art, and design.Highly skilled at crafting audio assets utilizing a wide range of tools and concepts.Extensive knowledge of audio production standards and best practices within the gaming industry.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex audio issues throughout development.Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, advancements in audio technology, and the ability to apply them creatively in game audio design.Experience with game editors, scripting languages, and Wwise.Interest in overcoming various challenges of working with multiple external partners.Possess strong time management and prioritization skills.Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Preferred Experience
Experience working with audio design vendors is a plus.#LI-SMSPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click
here
to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. $58.95 — $88.37 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr