🎧 Virtual Game Sound Designer (Remote)

🌀 Step Into the World of Sonic Storytelling

Imagine a world where every footstep echoes purpose, every ambient whisper paints emotion, and every battle cry raises the stakes. Now imagine you being the maestro behind those moments. We're searching for a Virtual Game Sound Designer whose passion for immersive storytelling matches their technical wizardry. You already speak our language if audio is your creative canvas and innovation is your instrument.

💰 Annual Salary: $83,833
🌍 Workplace: 100% Remote
🎮 Industry: Video Game Development / Audio Engineering

🎨 Our Journey: A Symphony of Innovation

Our studio was born from a love for storytelling that transcends traditional boundaries. What began as a two-person team tinkering with sound experiments has now blossomed into a globally distributed crew of creatives crafting audio for some of the most exciting interactive experiences in the industry. We believe that great sound transforms good games into unforgettable adventures.

We’ve built eerie dystopias, whimsical fantasy realms, and futuristic sci-fi odysseys—all brought to life through innovative audio. Our projects range from indie darlings to ambitious multiplayer universes, and at the core of each is a desire to evoke emotion through every decibel. We’re fearless in experimentation and tireless in pursuit of audio perfection.

🧠 Who You Are: The Audio Architect

You’re not just an audio designer—you’re a storyteller. You bring pixels to life and infuse silence with the soul. You understand that sound is not just background noise—it’s an emotional narrative engine. You geek out over granular synthesis and can explain the science behind your favorite reverb plugin. But more than that, you listen. You absorb. You create with empathy, curiosity, and a dash of weirdness.

✅ You Might Be Our Dream Designer If You:

• 🎛 Have an impressive portfolio of original game audio (horror, fantasy, or sci-fi preferred)
• 🎧 Are fluent in FMOD, Wwise, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Audacity, or Reaper
• 🌐 Have hands-on experience integrating audio into Unity or Unreal Engine
• 📜 Understand principles of audio layering, dynamic range, and mixing/mastering techniques
• 🔍 Are obsessed with the subtle stuff—like the perfect crunch of gravel under boots
• 🧠 Can transform a vague emotional direction into a concrete, emotionally resonant soundscape
• 👥 Thrive in collaboration with artists, writers, and game developers

🎯 What You'll Be Doing: Your Sonic Mission

🌟 Sound Design & Editing

• ✨ Design, produce, and edit audio assets for environments, characters, weapons, creatures, and UI
• 🔊 Develop dynamic and adaptive sound effects that respond to player interaction and in-game events
• 🎙 Record, manipulate, and layer original Foley and field audio to match game atmospheres

🌟 Collaboration & Implementation

• 🛠 Integrate sound assets into game builds using audio middleware and game engines
• 🧠 Participate in narrative and design meetings to align audio with gameplay vision
• 🧩 Troubleshoot audio issues across platforms and optimize for performance

🌟 Creative Innovation

• 🎧 Push creative boundaries with abstract sound design and experimental composition
• 🌌 Prototype unusual sound mechanics and participate in R&D sprints for upcoming titles
• 🎼 Develop emotional audio cues to complement player choices and narrative arcs

🛠 Your Toolset: The Gear Behind the Genius

🎚 Essential Tools

• FMOD & Wwise for real-time audio integration
• Unity & Unreal Engine for seamless implementation
• Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, and Reaper for audio production and post-processing

🔉 Recording Equipment

• High-fidelity microphones and field recording kits
• Foley props and DIY sound-shaping tools
• MIDI controllers and an arsenal of virtual instruments

🧩 Bonus XP (Not Required, But Seriously Cool)

🎁 Preferred Experience

• 🌈 Spatial audio implementation (Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics, 3D Audio)
• ⚡ Deep knowledge of RPGs or lore-heavy games
• 🌐 Experience with mobile, VR/AR, or multiplayer games
• 👩‍🎨 Background in live performance, music theory, or therapeutic sound design

🌍 Work Culture: Where Weird Is Welcome

We’re a team of rebels with headphones. Creativity isn’t a buzzword here—it’s a lifestyle. We value curiosity, originality, and the courage to propose something wildly different. Our work culture is inclusive, flexible, and full of personality. You'll never be asked to trade your passion for productivity—we know that real magic happens when you're having fun.

💡 What We Offer

• 🎮 Complete creative ownership over your audio contributions
• 🚀 A flexible schedule that fits your rhythm
• 💬 Weekly team jam sessions (and occasional improv sound battles)
• 📅 Paid time off because rest makes art better
• 🏆 Career development opportunities and internal mentorship
• 🧘 A no-meetings Friday policy for deep creative focus

📈 Your Sound Will Shape the Story

Think of the games that changed your life—the spine-tingling score, the hum before the boss fight, the little audio touches that made the world feel real. That’s the kind of impact you’ll have here. Your work will resonate with millions, guiding them through epic journeys, daring decisions, and emotional highs and lows.

You’ll do more than make sounds—you’ll make meaning. Whether creating haunting ambiance or composing uplifting themes, your audio will be the beating heart of the player experience.

🧭 The Journey Ahead

The path ahead is layered with opportunity. You'll be collaborating with visionaries who believe sound is not just a complement to gameplay—it’s a pillar of storytelling. We’re looking for someone ready to jump in, get weird, and make something the world has never heard.

🎯 Why You Should Apply

• Your ideas won’t just be heard—they’ll be celebrated
• Your work will inspire, disturb, delight, and transform
• You’ll grow alongside a team that genuinely cares about your success
• You’ll help define the audio identity of games that players won’t forget

🚀 Join Us on This Creative Adventure!

This isn’t just another gig. This is a chance to carve sonic landscapes that echo in the hearts of players around the globe. If you’re ready to dive into the digital unknown and shape the future of interactive audio, we want to hear your sound. Published on: Apr 8, 2025