Sr Director, Sound Design

Sony Interactive Entertainment
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 235,400 - 353,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Skills: ["Leadership","Communication","Collaboration","Mentoring","Presentation"]

Global head of sound for PlayStation Studios, leading creative, technical, and strategic direction for sound, dialogue, and talent casting across AAA titles. Partners with executive leadership to drive innovation, oversee world-class sound quality across studios, manage pipelines, and champion long-term initiatives in interactive audio and production workflows.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment
3 months ago

Sr Director, Sound Design

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Job Summary

Global head of sound for PlayStation Studios, leading creative, technical, and strategic direction for sound, dialogue, and talent casting across AAA titles. Partners with executive leadership to drive innovation, oversee world-class sound quality across studios, manage pipelines, and champion long-term initiatives in interactive audio and production workflows.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Establish and drive global sound direction and creative vision that aligns with PlayStation Studios.
  • •Partner with executive and senior leadership to align sound strategy with overall PlayStation Studios goals.
  • •Partner with Studio and Audio Directors to ensure the quality of sound across studios, ensuring world-class consistency.
  • •Define and champion long-term initiatives that enhance creative and technical excellence globally.
  • •Lead global communication efforts for the sound department and represent PlayStation Studios’ sound innovations at conferences and industry forums.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 235,400 - 353,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kAnnual BonusEmployee Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of audio leadership experience within AAA game development.
  • •Minimum of 6 shipped AAA games in a senior sound leadership role.
  • •Proven track record of mentoring and inspiring high-performing sound teams.
  • •Deep expertise in interactive audio, post-production, and advanced authoring tools (Wwise, FMOD, or proprietary engines).
  • •Strong executive communication, presentation, and organizational leadership skills.
Experience:GamingAAA gamesInteractive entertainment
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPresentation
Languages:English
Tech Stack:WwiseFMODProprietary enginesAudio productionAudio pipelinesResearch & developmentBudgetsGlobal collaboration

Company Brief

Sony Interactive Entertainment
Develops and publishes PlayStation hardware, software, and digital services, operating the PlayStation platform and ecosystem for gaming, entertainment, and network services worldwide.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 1993
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