sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal · United States, Remote · USA-CA-San Diego-Scranton Campus
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?</strong></p> <p>Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.</p></div><h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>The Senior Director, Sound leads the creative, technical, and strategic vision for sound, dialogue and talent casting across PlayStation Studios globally. This leader sets the standard for world-class audio experiences, guiding teams and collaborating with internal studios and external partners to deliver groundbreaking, emotionally resonant sound for PlayStation’s portfolio of AAA titles.</p> <p>As the global head of the sound function, the Senior Director partners with studio leadership, technology groups, and executive management to drive innovation, quality, and alignment with PlayStation Studios’ creative and strategic goals.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Why Join Us</strong></h3> <p>At PlayStation Studios, you’ll help define the future of sound in interactive entertainment. Collaborating with award-winning teams across the globe, you will influence the sonic identity of world-class titles while shaping the next generation of immersive PlayStation audio experiences.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Leadership & Direction</strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Establish and drive global sound direction and creative vision that aligns with PlayStation Studios.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Partner directly with executive and senior leadership to align sound strategy with overall PlayStation Studios goals.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Partner with Studio and Audio Directors to ensure the quality of sound across studios, ensuring world-class consistency.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Define and champion long-term initiatives that enhance creative and technical excellence globally.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Creative Design & Implementation</strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Drive Audio best practices across all PlayStation Studios titles.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Lead research and development initiatives with internal teams, hardware partners, and external vendors.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Oversee implementation pipelines and raise overall sound quality and performance standards.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Present innovation and technology recommendations to executive leadership.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Tools, Technology & Asset Management</strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Partner with various technology groups to define and guide PlayStation Studios’ global sound technical roadmap.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Direct investment in new tools and technologies impacting audio creation and delivery.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Develop new approaches to tracking, analyzing, and improving audio production workflows.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Ensure all sound content meets or exceeds the PlayStation Studios quality bar.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Recording & Audio Capture</strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #424242 !important;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""> <p><span style="color: #424242;