Sound Effects Editor - Gaming

Adecco

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 123,984 - 137,760

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Sound Effects Editor in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in sound design for immersive formats, proficiency in Pro Tools and Soundminer, and a passion for storytelling through audio. This role involves crafting rich audio experiences for mixed reality content.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience with sound design and effects editing.
Strong background in editing multichannel recordings.
Experience with non-traditional formats like VR and game audio.

Responsibilities

Craft immersive audio experiences for mixed reality content.
Edit and design soundscapes for various genres.
Collaborate with creative and technical teams.

Skills

Post-production experience

Sound design and effects editing

Proficient in Pro Tools

Proficient in Soundminer

Editing multichannel recordings

Attention to detail

Comfort with fast-paced environments

Agile and open to experimentation

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

BA/BS or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Pro Tools

Soundminer

Reaper

Job description

This range is provided by Adecco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Join a world-class team shaping the future of storytelling through immersive sound. Our client is looking for an experienced Sound Effects Editor to help push the boundaries of what’s possible in immersive media. This position supports a growing internal sound team creating next-generation spatial experiences for an advanced mixed reality platform. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of art and technology, with a passion for storytelling through sound in surround and immersive formats.

Key Qualifications

7+ years of post-production experience with a focus on sound design and effects editing for surround and immersive formats (Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics, etc.)
Proficient in Pro Tools and Soundminer, including metadata tagging and sound library organization
Strong background editing multichannel recordings (5.1, 7.1, Ambisonic, etc.)
A sharp ear for detail and a deep understanding of how sound shapes emotion and space
Comfortable working on multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Agile and open to experimentation, especially within emerging media formats
Technical curiosity with the ability to adapt to cutting-edge workflows and in-development tools
Experience collaborating with creatives, technologists, and stakeholders across disciplines

Description

As a Sound Effects Editor, you’ll work closely with the internal Audio Lead and cross-functional teams to craft immersive audio experiences for mixed reality content. This role demands both creative intuition and technical expertise to build soundscapes that feel emotionally rich and spatially believable. You’ll edit and design for a range of genres, sometimes delivering rough premixes when needed. Whether crafting environments, designing unique effects, or organizing extensive libraries, your work will play a vital role in defining how people experience this new frontier of storytelling.

Education & Experience

BA/BS or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with non-traditional formats like VR, interactive media, or game audio
Experience with Reaper is a plus
Understanding of multichannel recording techniques
Comfortable using basic command line tools for launching apps and scripts

This role is an exciting opportunity to help pioneer immersive content experiences for a new era of spatial computing—ideal for someone passionate about audio innovation at the highest level.

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