Description

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZConneX.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
Why Naughty Dog?
For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and currently in development for PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.
Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a temporary (contract), on-site mid to senior level Sound Designer who has proven excellence in both creative and technical work. The ideal candidate possesses a strong cinematic style and an enthusiastic attention to detail, as well as passion for field recording and crafting bespoke assets for each project. A strong, clear communication style is required as collaboration is a crucial feature to making games at Naughty Dog.
What You’ll Do
Build sound assets for many different systems and scenarios
Implement sound assets using our proprietary tools
Work with and help handle outsourcing partners

Requirements

What Skills You Will Use
3+ years game audio experience with at least one shipped AAA credit
Expert command of sound design & mixing with a variety of techniques, processes and tools – able to competently produce any kind of audio required for a given task
Familiarity with Wwise, Fmod, Scream, or similar authoring environment - a grasp of programming fundamentals as they apply to scripting dynamic audio is a bonus
Fielding Recording experience – a passion for unique, inspired recordings with a knowledge of recording gear, microphones and techniques
Strong problem solving skills – able to accurately assess issues and formulate creative solutions, whether design or technical
Excellent communication skills – able to give and request assistance with problems and issues across the development team
Extraordinary team attitude – collaborative and client focused - you are receptive to changes and direction in this dynamic atmosphere
Bonus Skills
Experience with sound editing/design in linear media (film/tv/ads)
While music education/experience is definitely a bonus, there will be no music performance/composition tasks in this role. It is strictly a sound effects editorial/design position.

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**Overview** Naughty Dog is the developer of some of the most critically acclaimed and top-selling video games on PlayStation platforms, having created the classic Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter series, as well as modern franchises Uncharted and The Last of Us. The studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment based out of Santa Monica, CA and is currently developing The Last of Us Part II. Naughty Dog is also home to Sony World Wide Studios’ ICE Team, a central technology group that focuses on creating core graphics technologies for Sony’s worldwide first-party published titles, including low-level game engine components, graphics processing pipelines, supporting tools, and graphics profiling and debugging tools. We are always looking for top tier talent to add to our development team. Visit https://www.naughtydog.com/careers for career opportunities. We offer successful applicants a highly competitive salary and compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time hires. Naughty Dog is an equal opportunity employer.

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Posted on May 1

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Temporary

Junior

$80K - $120K

Naughty Dog

Sound Designer (Temporary Assignment)

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