PlayStation

PlayStation leads interactive entertainment with innovative consoles, games, and media, delighting fans globally since 1994.

Household Durables

Consumer Discretionary

100K+ (110000)

Founded 1995

$8M raised

14 open positions

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Sr Director, Sound Design

3 weeks, 1 day ago

United States

Full-time

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PlayStation

PlayStation leads interactive entertainment with innovative consoles, games, and media, delighting fans globally since 1994.

Household Durables

100K+

Founded 1995

$8M raised

View All Jobs 14

Description

Establish and drive the global sound vision and creative direction for PlayStation Studios.
Partner with executive, studio, and audio leadership to align sound strategy with broader studio goals.
Ensure sound quality consistency and world-class standards across global studios.
Lead research and development initiatives with internal teams, hardware partners, and external vendors.
Oversee implementation pipelines and improve sound quality and performance standards.
Define and guide the global sound technical roadmap with technology groups.
Direct investment in tools and technologies that support audio creation and delivery.
Maintain relationships with external recording and production partners.
Lead global communication for the sound department, including conferences, PR, and industry forums.
Monitor resources, staffing, budgets, headcount, and succession planning for the global sound organization.

Requirements

15+ years of audio leadership experience within AAA game development.
Minimum of 6 shipped AAA games in a senior sound leadership role.
Proven experience managing, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing sound teams.
Deep expertise in interactive audio, post-production, and advanced authoring tools such as Wwise, FMOD, or proprietary engines.
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary game development workflows, including animation, level design, AI, physics, and mechanics.
Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and organizational leadership skills.
History of delivering innovative, high-quality sound experiences under tight time constraints.
Collaborative, visionary leadership style with a passion for pushing audio boundaries in gaming.
Experience partnering with hardware teams, technology groups, and external vendors (preferred).
Experience leading global communication, recruiting, and workforce planning efforts (preferred).

Benefits

Estimated base pay range of $235,400 to $353,000 USD.
Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Matching 401(k).
Paid time off.
Wellness program.
Employee discounts for Sony products.
Potential bonus package.
Hybrid working policy.

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