Sound Designer

PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As we continue to grow our portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled Sound Designer/Composer to help shape the sonic identity of our games. This role offers the opportunity to craft immersive soundscapes that elevate the player experience, deepen engagement, and bring our worlds to life. Working closely with the Senior Audio Director and Creative Leads, you will design music and sound effects for casual games, social casino games, metagame features, promotional content, and live operations. Your work will be heard by millions of players worldwide, shaping how they connect with our games every day. This position is ideal for a self‑driven audio professional who takes pride in detail, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to push both creative and technical boundaries. You bring a passion for play, respect for the player experience, and a commitment to making every game sound its best. A strong foundation in sound design, music composition, and audio production is essential, along with excellent organizational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for building exceptional interactive audio experiences.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience delivering high‑quality music and sound design for games and/or digital entertainment applications.
Strong command of sound design, music composition, and audio production principles.
Passion for creating exceptional audio experiences that delight and inspire players.
High proficiency with Pro Tools, Soundminer, samplers, virtual instruments, and picture‑lock audio workflows.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, with access to a DAW-based setup suitable for professional production work.
Comprehensive understanding of audio signal flow, plugins, sound design techniques, mixing, and mastering. Experience with recording techniques, multi‑track recording, editing, processing, and audio asset formatting.
Self-starter with a high level of initiative - proactive in identifying and implementing creative, practical solutions to day-to-day challenges.
Comfortable presenting work, incorporating feedback, and managing priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
Strong communication and documenting skills, including proficiency with Google Docs, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and continually refining their craft.
A portfolio of shipped games and/or personal projects that demonstrates a high level of creativity, technical skill, and polish.

Nice To Haves

Degree or advanced training in audio production, music, and sound design.
Experience working on AAA titles, mobile games, film, and broadcast audio.
Strong foundation in music theory with proficiency in one or more instruments
Experience implementing audio in Unity.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Audio Director to support day‑to-day audio production, helping the Audio Team deliver high‑quality work on schedule while maintaining clear communication with Game and Product Teams.
Collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to translate creative direction into compelling musical scores and sound effects.
Compose and design high-quality music and sound effects across a broad range of styles, themes, and game genres.
Edit, mix and master music and sound effects for seamless implementation in Unity and use across online platforms.
Prepare, organize, and deliver audio assets on time, following required formatting, naming conventions, and performance/file-size optimization guidelines.
Support audio QA cycles to ensure consistent audio performance, synchronization, and mix quality across devices and builds.
Coordinate voiceover and instrumental recording sessions, managing editorial workflows through final deliveries.
Maintain and organize audio archives, sound design libraries, and licensed audio content.
Contribute to the development of interactive audio solutions, workflows, and best practices that enhance immersive game audio experiences.
Uphold and champion high creative and technical standards within the Audio Team.