Sound Designer: Innovative Audio, Synthesis & Scripting

Valve Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valve Corporation in Washington DC is seeking a Sound Designer to contribute to high-impact audio for interactive experiences. The role involves crafting industry-leading sound assets and collaborating with artists, writers, and engineers to integrate audio into gameplay.

Portfolios should showcase in-game examples and clearly outline the designer's contributions to the project, with emphasis on unique creative voice and technical breadth.

Qualifications

• Experience producing industry-leading work.
• Outstanding ability to create impactful sound assets with a unique creative voice.
• Deep knowledge of sound synthesis, recording, and digital audio concepts and techniques.
• Ability to create sophisticated sound behavior using scripting environments.
• Self-directed daily operation using player-centric priorities, informed by peers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists, writers, software engineers, and designers to create compelling audio experiences.
• Submit portfolios with in-game audio examples and clearly outline individual contributions.

Skills

Experience

Creative voice

Sound synthesis

Scripting environments

Self-directed work

Job description

Valve Corporation in Washington DC is seeking a Sound Designer to contribute to high-impact audio for interactive experiences. The role involves crafting industry-leading sound assets and collaborating with artists, writers, and engineers to integrate audio into gameplay.

Portfolios should showcase in-game examples and clearly outline the designer's contributions to the project, with emphasis on unique creative voice and technical breadth.