Sound Designer Job at PlayStation in San Diego

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Plus, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios. PlayStation strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone passionate about innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand is part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Sound Designer, Contract Location: San Diego, CA – onsite San Diego Studio is seeking an experienced, talented, and creative interactive sound designer for a long-term contract. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating high-quality audio content for our interactive sports title, MLB: The Show. Responsibilities: Create and deliver original, authentic, and immersive audio content for gameplay, including sound design, sound effects, and Foley. Implement audio assets using middleware and scripting tools. Design and mix linear cinematic and UI audio components. Collaborate with the SDS audio team to deliver a cohesive, compelling, and world-class audio experience. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical: 2+ years of experience as a Sound Designer for video games, with at least 1 shipped title. Expertise in editing and mixing techniques, processes, and tools for interactive sound design and linear post-production. Proficiency with DAWs such as ProTools or Reaper. Experience with professional audio editing tools like iZotope RX and DSP plugins. Experience implementing audio in sound middleware (Wwise, FMOD, Unreal Engine, Sony Scream, etc.). Creative use of audio production tools, Foley, field and studio recordings to create high-quality audio assets. Experience with database entry (Excel, Jira) and version control (Perforce). Personal: Passion for audio and gaming, with a proactive, creative, and collaborative mindset. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A genuine interest in sports, especially baseball, is highly desirable. Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines. Ownership and initiative in design responsibilities are encouraged. Additional Valuable Qualifications: Experience with sports game titles, sports broadcast audio, or athletic knowledge. Experience with surround sound formats (5.1, 7.1) and immersive audio like Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics, or binaural audio. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for details on data processing and your rights. The estimated hourly pay range is $42.88 — $64.75 USD, based on market, experience, and location. This role is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Learn more . Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories. We promote an inclusive environment and encourage everyone to apply. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer; qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

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