Immersive VR Sound Designer for Education

Prisms of Reality; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisms VR, a San Francisco-based team transforming K12 STEM education through immersive VR, seeks an Interactive Sound Designer to build scalable audio systems for mobile VR on Unity. You will lead core audio development, craft immersive soundscapes, and collaborate with educators to support pedagogical goals.

Expect to design, implement, and iterate audio assets, maintain asset libraries, and push innovative spatial audio techniques for educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sound design, preferably in interactive or gaming environments.
• Strong understanding of Unity and its audio implementation processes.
• Familiarity with educational sound design principles and the importance of sound in learning environments.
• Create a wide range of audio from ambient soundscapes to dynamic interactive assets.
• Experience with audio recording, editing, and mixing tools.
• Basic knowledge of C# is a plus but not mandatory.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant sound design work.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Passion for transforming education through innovative technology and immersive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce original sound assets that align with educational objectives and elevate the immersive VR experience.
• Implement and integrate sound assets directly into Unity, ensuring seamless audio-visual interaction.
• Create rich and immersive spatial audio soundscape for VR environments.
• Collaborate with educational content designers to align sound with pedagogical goals.
• Create dynamic audio assets that enhance learning in interactive experiences.
• Conduct user testing and iteration to refine sound design for clarity and effectiveness in an educational context.
• Innovate and adapt sound design techniques to evolving VR technologies and educational methodologies.
• Maintain a comprehensive asset library for use in current and future projects.
• Provide audio support for ongoing development and maintenance of VR applications.

Skills

Sound design

Unity

Educational sound design

C# basics

Portfolio

Tools

Unity Engine

Audio editing tools

Job description

Prisms VR, a San Francisco-based team transforming K12 STEM education through immersive VR, seeks an Interactive Sound Designer to build scalable audio systems for mobile VR on Unity. You will lead core audio development, craft immersive soundscapes, and collaborate with educators to support pedagogical goals.

Expect to design, implement, and iterate audio assets, maintain asset libraries, and push innovative spatial audio techniques for educational experiences.