Blizzard Entertainment
Principal Sound Designer, Unannounced Game
Irvine, California, United States of America · Principal · Part-time
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About the role
- Your Mission At Blizzard, we craft genre‑defining games and legendary worlds for all to share.
- We are looking for a Principal Sound Designer to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard.
- You will work in close partnership with audio leadership, engineering, and cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure audio systems are robust, performant, and creatively aligned with the vision of the game.
Responsibilities
- Deliver world class sound design using commercial and proprietary software, tools, and source material.
- Partner closely with the Audio Director to define and execute the audio aesthetic of the project.
- Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to design, implement, and scale audio pipelines.
- Anticipate project needs and independently design and implement solutions without supervision.
- Optimize audio assets and advise on workflow improvements to increase efficiency and scalability across the project.
- Self‑manage time and drive complex, multi‑stage initiatives to completion.
- Proven experience collaborating with engineering and cross‑disciplinary partners on large‑scale projects.
- Experience developing and improving custom audio workflows and tools.
Requirements
- Experience with Unreal Engine, including Blueprints and Wwise integration.
- Required Application Materials Demo reel and/or online portfolio showcasing sound design and technical audio work.
- Extensive knowledge of field‑recording techniques and source capture.
- The ability to inspire and elevate others through technical leadership, mentorship, and craft excellence.
Skills
- Knowledge and Skills Expertise with AAA game engines and a strong understanding of audio implementation and integration workflows.
Compensation
- In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $119,280.00 - $220,700.00 Annual.
Company info
- Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Principal Sound Designer, Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R026781 Job Description: Your Mission At Blizzard, we craft genre‑defining games and legendary worlds for all to share.
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