Sound Designer (VR) [84220]

American Society of Interior Designers; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

ASID partners with a client to fill a remote Sound Designer (VR) contract role focused on immersive audio for VR training projects. The position runs for 3+ months and requires collaboration with technical teams to implement audio assets in VR platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in sound design for 3D/VR experiences and proficiency with Pro Tools. This is a remote, contract role.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience designing sound for 3D games, VR experiences, or interactive media.
• Strong portfolio showcasing sound editing, design, and implementation.
• Knowledge of sourcing, editing, and enhancing effects from audio libraries.
• Knowledge of spatial audio principles such as distance attenuation and positional sound.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and implement sound effects tailored for virtual reality training applications.
• Develop libraries of audio assets ensuring consistency across sound categories.
• Customize library sounds for integration into 3D game and VR platforms.
• Design spatial audio to convey distance, positioning, and environmental context.

Skills

Pro Tools

Spatial audio

Sound design

Portfolio development

Job description

We’re partnering with our client, a company focused on innovative VR training solutions, to find a talented Sound Designer (VR). This remote, contract role offers an exciting opportunity to craft immersive audio for virtual reality experiences. The position is designed for professionals passionate about sound design and immersive environments, working on a 3+ month contract.

The application deadline for this role is 10/28/2026.

Sound Designer (VR) Responsibilities:

• Create, refine, and implement sound effects tailored for virtual reality training applications.
• Develop comprehensive libraries of high-quality audio assets ensuring consistency across sound categories.
• Customize library sounds for optimal integration into 3D game and VR platforms.
• Design spatial audio that realistically conveys distance, positioning, and environmental context within immersive environments.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper optimization and seamless implementation of audio assets in VR.

Sound Designer (VR) Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience designing sound for 3D games, VR experiences, or interactive media.
• Strong portfolio showcasing sound editing, design, and implementation skills.
• Deep understanding of sourcing, editing, and enhancing effects from audio libraries.
• Knowledge of spatial audio principles such as distance attenuation and positional sound.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Pro Tools and familiarity with audio formatting and compression standards.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.