Sound Designer and Composer, Games
Game development and art production services studio with 240+ professionals, working for publishers and media companies
| Employer | Game development and art production services studio with 240+ professionals, working for publishers and media companies (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY · Remote |
| Type & level | Full-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | Not stated in the posting · BLS median for music directors and composers: USD 73,710 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay |
| Visa path | O-1B fit |
| Role family | Recording Artist / Composer / Music Director |
About the role
The studio provides full-cycle game development, team extension and content creation for publishers. This role covers both original music and sound effects, so one person delivers a consistent audio identity across a game project while working closely with developers and designers.
What you'll do
- Create and integrate sound effects for characters, UI, environments, weapons, vehicles and gameplay events
- Compose original music suited to different game scenes and moods
- Design ambient sound and atmosphere for game environments
- Edit, process and mix audio assets
- Implement audio inside the game engine
- Work with developers and game designers to keep the audio style consistent through the project
Requirements
- 3+ years as a sound designer and/or composer in the game industry
- Strong proficiency with a digital audio workstation such as Ableton Live, Cubase or Reaper
- Understanding of game audio production principles
- Skills in sound recording, synthesis and audio processing
- Understanding of adaptive and interactive audio systems
- Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines
Nice to have
- Experience integrating audio into Unreal Engine
- Experience with FMOD or Wwise
- Voice editing and mastering skills
- Experience creating cinematic music
- Knowledge of Perforce, Git, Jira and Confluence
Pay & benefits
Not stated in the posting · BLS median for music directors and composers: USD 73,710. The posting lists a flexible work format (remote, office or hybrid), a competitive salary, mentorship and training, education reimbursement, and team events, noting some items do not apply to freelancers.
Pay source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Composers and game audio artists typically support an O-1B case with credits on released game or media projects, published or recorded scores, awards or nominations, press coverage, and letters from respected industry figures. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and outcomes depend on the individual's evidence.
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