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Sound Effects Editor - Gaming

Adecco · Irvine, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$60,000-$80,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

This range is provided by Adecco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $100.00/hr
Join a world-class team shaping the future of storytelling through immersive sound. Our client is looking for an experienced

Sound Effects Editor

to help push the boundaries of what’s possible in immersive media. This position supports a growing internal sound team creating

next-generation spatial experiences

for an advanced mixed reality platform. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of art and technology, with a passion for storytelling through sound in surround and immersive formats.
Key Qualifications
7+ years of post-production experience with a focus on

sound design and effects editing

for surround and immersive formats (Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics, etc.)
Proficient in

Pro Tools

and

Soundminer , including metadata tagging and sound library organization
Strong background editing multichannel recordings (5.1, 7.1, Ambisonic, etc.)
A sharp ear for detail and a deep understanding of how sound shapes emotion and space
Comfortable working on multiple concurrent projects in a

fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Agile and open to experimentation, especially within

emerging media formats
Technical curiosity with the ability to adapt to

cutting-edge workflows

and in-development tools
Experience collaborating with creatives, technologists, and stakeholders across disciplines
Description
As a Sound Effects Editor, you’ll work closely with the internal Audio Lead and cross-functional teams to craft immersive audio experiences for

mixed reality content . This role demands both creative intuition and technical expertise to build soundscapes that feel emotionally rich and spatially believable. You’ll edit and design for a range of genres, sometimes delivering rough premixes when needed. Whether crafting environments, designing unique effects, or organizing extensive libraries, your work will play a vital role in defining how people experience this new frontier of storytelling.
Education & Experience
BA/BS or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with

non-traditional formats

like VR, interactive media, or game audio
Experience with

Reaper

is a plus
Understanding of

multichannel recording techniques
Comfortable using basic command line tools for launching apps and scripts
This role is an exciting opportunity to help pioneer

immersive content experiences for a new era of spatial computing —ideal for someone passionate about audio innovation at the highest level.
Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type

Employment type Contract
Job function

Job function Art/Creative
Industries Computer Games and Movies, Videos, and Sound
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