Sr Director, Sound Design

Required

• 15+ years of audio leadership experience within AAA game development.
• Minimum of 6 shipped AAA games in a senior sound leadership role.
• Proven record of managing, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing sound teams.
• Deep expertise in interactive audio, post-production, and advanced authoring tools (Wwise, FMOD, or proprietary engines).
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary development workflows (animation, level design, AI, physics, mechanics).
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and organizational leadership skills.
• History of delivering innovative, high-quality sound experiences under tight time constraints.
• Collaborative, visionary leader with a passion for pushing audio boundaries in gaming.
• At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
• Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
• The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.