We came across interesting new jobs at Giant Skull, Oculus Studios, Push Gaming, and Spotify:
- Giant Skull is hiring an Audio Director to set the creative audio vision for a new game set in the Dungeons and Dragons universe (CA, US)
- Oculus Studios is looking for a Senior Sound Designer to explore, define, and bring-to-life a new class of audio experiences to emerging platforms, especially VR (CA, US)
- Push Gaming is seeking a Junior/Mid level Audio Designer to create, edit, master, and implement music and sound effects into their games using in-house tools (England / Hydrid)
- Spotify is recruiting an Editor to contribute expertise to music-related projects, including playlists curation and cross-functional work (Germany)
To learn more about these featured jobs, scroll down to see their full descriptions 👇
We also found a number of additional audio jobs for you – here are the direct links:
- Lead Audio Designer at Awaken Realms (Poland)
- Composer at Bagel Balloon (NS, Canada)
- Principal Audio Engineer at Bonfire Studios (CA, US)
- Streaming and Audio Specialist at CD Projekt (Poland)
- Associate Technical Audio Designer at Escape Velocity (Remote)
- Junior Music Producer at Moonbug Entertainment (England)
- Manager, APAC Music Supervision at Riot Games (South Korea / China / Singapore)
- Sound Designer at Voiding Bound (QC, Canada)
Bonus: The Audio Jobs Facebook and LinkedIn groups also have opportunities below.
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- Industrial Designer at ADAM Audio (Germany)
- Audio Engineer at Artes Events (United Arab Emirates)
- Acoustic Systems Engineer at HARMAN International (Germany)
- Sound Design Intern at Lingokids (Madrid, Spain)
- Mid-Senior Sound Designer at Riot Games (CA, US)
- Principal Sound Designer at Tencent Games (WA, US)
- Music Coordinator at The Hive (CA, US)
- PhD Student in EE or CS at University of Queensland (QLD, Australia)
Happy job hunting! Best wishes from Asbjoern and Adriane.
Highlight – sound stories this week:
Company: Giant Skull
Location: Encino, CA, US
Giant Skull is an independent game studio on a mission to craft
unforgettable single-player, gameplay-driven action-adventures in rich,
immersive worlds. We are currently working on a new game set in the
Dungeons and Dragons universe. We are highly collaborative and value
empowering autonomy; each individual at Giant Skull has the opportunity
to feel their impact across the game, studio, and team. If you’re ready
to join a studio where every voice shapes the adventure, we’d love to
create something extraordinary together.
The Role
- As the Audio Director you will set the creative
vision for audio and lead the team responsible for bringing it to life,
from thrilling combat to immersive exploration. You’ll push for
world-class quality and player experience through thoughtful sound
design, while fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and
excellence.
Impact and Ownership
- You will define and drive the creative vision for all things related
to audio for the game, ensuring the vision aligns with the game’s tone,
pacing, and overall direction. - You will champion an approach to sound that is focused on player
experience; crafting audio that enhances clarity, immersion, combat, and
emotional storytelling. - You will build and lead a high-performing internal audio team,
mentoring team members and fostering positive team culture and
collaboration. - You will establish and uphold world-class quality standards across
gameplay, environment, narrative, and systemic audio. - You will oversee external development strategy for audio; managing
relationships with contractors and vendors as needed to ensure effective
pipelines, communication, and high quality results. - You will be responsible for overseeing in-game dialogue and VO
implementation, ensuring high quality, timely results and final mixes
that sound great. - You will work closely with composers, ensuring music is implemented
in the game and enhances player experience. - You will design and implement sound using industry-standard tools
(e.g. Wwise, FMOD) and help shape scalable pipelines and technical
workflows. - You will collaborate closely across disciplines to ensure audio is
fully integrated and supports the player experience. - You will make thoughtful, decisive calls on style, scope, and
fidelity, while balancing ambition with execution to deliver on time and
at quality. - You will represent audio in studio leadership forums, helping shape
production strategy and advocating for the tools, talent, and resources
your team needs. - You will cultivate a healthy, inclusive team culture where
creativity, accountability, and open communication thrive.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in game audio leadership (Audio Director or
equivalent), ideally with multiple shipped video game titles. - Proven ability to define and deliver a compelling audio vision that
enhances gameplay and narrative across an entire game. - Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing
creative teams, including hiring, mentoring, and structuring
departments. - Ability to work on-site/hybrid at our physical studio based in
Encino, California. - Deep expertise in sound design, mixing, and implementation, with
hands-on experience using middleware like Wwise or FMOD. - Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with a history of
collaborating effectively across disciplines. - A passion for immersive storytelling and player experience, and a
high bar for quality, polish, and emotional impact. - Experience managing vendors or outsourcing partners, and integrating
their work into internal pipelines.
Why Join Giant Skull
- You will collaborate with a passionate team of AAA veterans from
studios like Epic, Respawn, Rocksteady, Riot, and more on exciting and
ambitious gaming projects. - You will enjoy a development process that balances collaborative
teamwork with a high degree of individual autonomy. - You will benefit from competitive compensation, access to
cutting-edge technology and resources to support your work, as well as
opportunities for career growth, personal and professional
development. - Your ultimate impact will be unconstrained by your focus areas. You
will have the opportunity to shape not only the game we are making but
the foundation of our studio and development cultures, best practices,
team collaboration, and beyond. - You will add to a deeply inclusive workplace where every team member
is valued and respected.
Compensation
- For this position, our target base salary range is $180,000 to
$250,000. Ranges may expand based on experience and location. Salary is
just one aspect of our overall compensation package. We also offer
opportunities for bonuses, retirement plan matching, and comprehensive
benefits. We’re excited to share more about how we invest in our team
during the interview process.
Company: Oculus Studios
Location: Burlingame, CA, US
Oculus Studios is searching for a Sound Designer to join our Central
Audio team! As a Sound Designer on the Oculus Studios Central Audio
Team, you will use your creative and technical skills to explore,
define, and bring-to-life a new class of audio experiences on the
forefront of new and emerging platforms, with a heavy emphasis on
virtual reality.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the cross functional art and engineering teams
to bring industry leading interactive experiences to life through
audio - Partner with Creative Leadership to define and bring to life the
high level sonic identity of Oculus Studios games/apps/projects - Use your craft mastery to mentor cross-functional and audio team
members - Design, record, and implement SFX, VO, and audio content of all
kinds - Collaborate with XR Audio and Research to develop platform
tools - Manage project external talent such as music composition and VO
auditioning - Set clear audio vision and goals in pre-production through
ship
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of creative audio project ownership
- 5+ years experience working as an interactive audio
designer/developer - Proven ownership and delivery of large scope features /
projects - Proven craft mastery achieving high impact audio outcomes on
multiple AAA titles - Proficiency in recording, designing and implementing high quality
innovative audio experiences across multiple platforms, genres, and
styles - Demonstrated mastery of driving interactive audio via script and
other runtime tools - Experience working in all phases of game development from
ideation to pre-production, to ship and post-ship states - Proven self-management, organizational and problem solving
skills - Knowledge of audio and its role in VR, AR, and other emerging
technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- VR, AR and/or Mixed Reality development experience
- Programming Experience
- Experience in Unreal Engine 5, Unity a plus
- Experience in Wwise or FMOD a plus
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for
this position, please click here
for additional information.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities,
and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way
people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further
empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D
screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality
to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose
to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future
that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible
today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and
even the rules of physics.
$113,000/year to $162,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications,
experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting
reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and
do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In
addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Company: Push Gaming
Location: London, UK / Hydrid
Push Gaming is a dynamic and innovative game development studio
specialising in creating top-quality, mobile-optimised online casino
games. With a passion for gaming and a commitment to pushing boundaries,
we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to players
worldwide.
We are looking for a Junior or Mid level Audio Designer to join us,
working with a talented team creating, editing, mastering and
implementing music and sound effects into our games using in-house
tools.
Location: Hybrid, you will be expected to be in our office in Central
London at least once per week.
What you will be doing:
- Creating, editing, mastering, and implementing music and sound
effects into our games using in-house tools - Collaborating with audio designers, composers, and audio developers
to help create the best sounding slot games on the market - Working with the marketing team to produce sound for promotional
content - Keeping track of audio assets in project management software
What you’ll bring to the role:
- A relevant portfolio or experience showcasing audio design and/or
implementation is essential - Creative and forward-thinking with sound
- A good knowledge of DAWs and audio editing software
- Knowledge of Wwise, FMOD studio, or other audio implementation
software - Knowledge of version control, preferably Git
- An interest in linear audio design is a bonus
- Knowledge of the game development process is a bonus
- Ability to learn quickly
Why join us?
It’s a really exciting time to join Push Gaming.
We are passionate about creating premium quality games and will never
compromise on this. The approach we take in building and strengthening
our team is no different. We set out to attract and retain high
performers and are committed to seeking like-minded individuals who
share our vision for excellence and quality.
In turn, we offer all the tools and support to allow individuals to
grow and thrive, while achieving both personal and company goals in an
environment that’s built around trust, collaboration, transparency and
accountability.
Company: Spotify
Location: Berlin, Germany
We are looking for an Editor for the Central Europe region (Germany,
Austria, Switzerland) to join Spotify’s Editorial team in Berlin. In
this role you will be part of the Music team in the GSA region.
You will contribute with your expertise to all sorts of music-related
projects in the company, including playlists curation and
cross-functional work with different teams in the region and beyond. You
will bring deep cultural and music insights to craft highly engaging
music experiences for listeners beyond playlists, will ensure an
unbiased editorial voice for a multitude of moods, moments and genres,
and you will drive artist discovery through a large editorial ecosystem
of playlists and tools. You will also demonstrate a team player spirit,
a passion for performance-oriented analytics and will have your ear to
the ground in the Central Europe music community, with special attention
to fandoms, trends and virality.
As a music editor, you will be encouraged to make data informed
decisions. Above all, your work will impact the way the world
experiences music!
This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
What You’ll Do
- Be a culture guide and proactively identify music trends and
opportunities for Spotify. - Curate a set of cohesive, engaging playlists for GSA with compelling
descriptions and commentary that resonate with audiences. - Focus on the daily music programming and editorial strategy for
GSA. - Listen to music from a wide range of musical genres and identify
appropriate additional programming opportunities. - Analyze user behavior and performance data to optimize playlist
engagement and make informed editorial decisions. - Translate music and cultural knowledge into engaging, relevant
content for Spotify users. - Work cross-functionally with teams like marketing, design, and
product to achieve strategic goals e.g. consult on music insights for
marketing campaigns or integrate cultural insights into other team’s
workflows.
Who You Are
- You have at least 3+ years of experience in the music industry,
journalism, programming/curating music for digital, radio, TV, or other
media outlets. - You have a real expertise of music and culture in GSA, a deep
knowledge of music and artists from this region is required. - You possess a perfect level of written and spoken German and
English. - You possess broad expertise across all genres and styles – but are
an expert especially in Pop, you can curate music for diverse moods and
moments. - You have strong writing skills and can effectively translate music
and cultural insights into engaging content. - You are skilled in interpreting data and analytics to inform
editorial decisions and optimize performance. - You are culturally aware, with the ability to critically evaluate
music trends, emerging movements, and audience behavior beyond just
data. - You are knowledgeable of Google Suite tools, comfortable with basic
design tools and workflows, capable of creating visual assets like
playlist covers when necessary. - You are an excellent communicator, capable of connecting with
audiences through written, video, or audio commentary to enhance
playlists. - You’re a great teammate who likes to work in a fast paced
environment, is organized, proactive, adaptable to change, and
consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.
Where You’ll Be
- You’ll be based out of our Berlin office.
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will
be some in-person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work
from home.
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