Sound Designer

GamblingCareers.com; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking an experienced Sound Designer for its Reno, NV Uber Wins studio. You will compose music, craft sound effects, design audio, and record voiceovers for games and marketing materials, working closely with artists, animators, game designers, and software developers to create immersive experiences.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality assets on schedule, resolving audio issues, and leading multiple project deliverables while mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to Sophisticated level in Music Composition, Sound Design, and Audio Engineering.
• Ability to compose music in various styles (e.g., World/Ethnic genres, Epic Fantasy, Vintage American 50s-60s).
• Proficiency with a major DAW and strong understanding of music theory.

Responsibilities

• Compose music, craft sound effects, design audio for games and marketing materials.
• Record voiceovers and coordinate with teams to implement audio.
• Deliver high-quality assets on schedule and lead multiple project deliverables.

Skills

Music composition

Sound design

Audio engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music or related field

Tools

Logic Pro

Pro Tools

Ableton

Wavelab

Sound Forge

Job description

At Aristocrat, we believe in the power of play to bring happiness to life! As a global leader in gaming content and technology, we strive to build an inclusive and dynamic work environment where creativity thrives. We’re looking for an experienced sound designer to join our Uber Wins studio in Reno, NV. This role plays a crucial part in our mission to deliver world‑class gaming experiences and compete in a rapidly evolving industry. The Sound Designer is responsible for composing music, crafting sound effects, designing audio, and recording voiceovers for use in games and marketing materials. This position works closely with artists, animators, game designers, and software developers to build immersive and entertaining games.

Job Requirements

• Intermediate to Sophisticated level in Music Composition, Sound Design, and Audio Engineering.
• Coordinate with professionals in animation, game composition, and software development to build and implement audio.
• Use sound to bring games to life creatively.
• Work closely with Lead Audio Designer to develop creative, technical, and professional skills.
• Maintain organized project files and asset storage.
• Detect, resolve, and prevent audio issues in games.
• Deliver high‑quality audio assets on schedule.
• Lead deliverables of multiple projects at once.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Music, Audio, Sound Design, or similar.
• 5 years experience with a major Digital Audio Workstation: Logic Pro, Sonar, Cubase, or Pro Tools.
• Ability to compose music in a wide variety of styles such as but not limited to:
• Chinese, Japanese, Caribbean, Mariachi, Middle Eastern, African, Indian, Native American, European Ethnic Folk Music, Epic Fantasy, Vintage American 50s-60s
• Extensive understanding of music theory.
• Ability to receive mentorship and integrate feedback.
• Proficiency in a pro‑level digital audio workstation, preferably Logic.
• Strong knowledge of recording process and signal chain setup.
• Ability to mix in stereo and 5.1.
• Proficiency in at least one musical instrument, ideally piano and/or guitar.
• Experience crafting sound for video/animation.
• Experience with audio editing software such as Sound Forge, Wavelab, Logic, Ableton, or Pro Tools.
• Experience recording and editing actual musician recordings.
• Experience recording, producing, and editing voice‑overs.
• Experience with Jira, Perforce, FMOD, Outlook, and Excel is a plus.
• Previous experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Travel Expectations

None

Pay Range

$70,000 - $130,000 per year

Our goal is to pay a market‑competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. Final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. More details are available at https://atibenefits.com/.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

Additional Information

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.