United States, Remote Remote (Country) Employment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is hiring an Audio Director

About the Role

Direct the overall audio vision and execution for multiple high-profile projects, ensuring a cohesive and groundbreaking auditory experience that aligns with artistic and technical goals.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the creative audio direction across all stages of development
  • Collaborate with game directors, designers, and engineers to integrate sound design effectively
  • Oversee the creation of original music, voice production, and sound effects
  • Manage a team of audio professionals, providing mentorship and performance feedback
  • Establish best practices for audio implementation and tools development
  • Ensure audio quality meets technical and artistic standards on all platforms
  • Lead audio budget planning and resource allocation for multiple projects
  • Advocate for audio innovation within the development pipeline
  • Coordinate with external studios and contractors on audio deliverables
  • Evaluate emerging audio technologies and spatial audio solutions
  • Maintain consistency in audio branding across titles and platforms
  • Drive accessibility initiatives related to sound and hearing needs
  • Participate in scheduling and milestone reviews for audio deliverables
  • Troubleshoot technical audio issues across hardware and software environments
  • Represent audio discipline in executive and cross-functional meetings
  • Ensure compliance with licensing and legal requirements for audio assets
  • Promote a culture of creative excellence and technical precision
  • Mentor emerging talent within the audio department
  • Stay current with industry trends in music, sound design, and interactive audio
  • Support marketing and promotional efforts with audio assets and direction
  • Integrate player feedback into audio design improvements
  • Foster collaboration between audio, narrative, and visual teams
  • Ensure scalability of audio systems across diverse project scopes
  • Balance creative ambition with production constraints
  • Champion inclusive design principles in audio experiences

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and on-site collaboration

Team

Part of a global creative team focused on developing innovative interactive experiences

About the Team

This role is part of a forward-thinking creative collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling through sound. The team values innovation, collaboration, and technical mastery in every project they undertake.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who combine artistic vision with technical rigor. Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership through empathy, foster inclusive creative environments, and drive audio excellence across diverse development teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, employee discounts, wellness programs, and professional development support are available to eligible team members.

Available for qualified candidates requiring employment authorization

About company
Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation)
PlayStation is 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.
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Posted a month ago