Sound Designer for Slot Games & Immersive Audio

SciPlay; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual bonuses

401k matching

Open office concept

Fully stocked kitchen with lunches

Paid family leave

Paid volunteer time

Annual company retreat

Job summary

SciPlay in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Sound Designer to adapt Light and Wonder audio content and create original sounds for slots and casino apps. You will ensure high-quality audio, document specs, and collaborate with engineering and cross‑border teams.

You will work with FMOD, Cubase, and other industry tools to implement audio assets, test materials, and guide voice recording sessions while growing the studio’s conversion capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional work experience in sound design and music composition.
• Hands-on experience with FMOD for implementing and mixing adaptive game audio.
• Critical listening skills with a sharp ear for audio issues.
• Experience with a DAW; Cubase strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize proprietary software.
• Experience in MS Office.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction and accept constructive criticism.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Sound/music production knowledge (formats, mastering, etc.).
• Music theory and notation knowledge.
• Ability to play one or more instruments proficiently.
• Ability to set up and operate recording hardware.

Responsibilities

• Convert and adapt existing Light and Wonder audio content for SciPlay platforms, maintaining audio quality and the “spirit” of the original game.
• Write clear, detailed documentation in Excel for conversions and original projects alike, including asset lists, implementation specs, and notes for engineering.
• Review builds with programmers to confirm all audio assets are implemented and functioning correctly.
• Understand the technical requirements of platforms including Facebook/WebGL, mobile, and Class 3 slot machines.
• Coordinate with the Light and Wonder sound department.
• Collaborate closely with app development teams in the US, Israel, India, and Ukraine.
• Create original music and sound effects for slot machines, casino apps, and promotional materials.
• Record and edit voice-over sessions, coaching and directing voice actors to capture the right performance.
• Create and modify FMOD projects, building and maintaining sound events, mixing structures, and parameters for integration with game code.
• Test and validate sound and music assets.

Skills

Sound design

Music composition

FMOD

DAW experience

Voice direction

Written communication

Attention to detail

Recording setup

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music

Tools

Cubase

Adobe Audition

FMOD

Jira/Confluence

Excel

Job description

SciPlay in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Sound Designer to adapt Light and Wonder audio content and create original sounds for slots and casino apps. You will ensure high-quality audio, document specs, and collaborate with engineering and cross‑border teams.

You will work with FMOD, Cubase, and other industry tools to implement audio assets, test materials, and guide voice recording sessions while growing the studio’s conversion capabilities.