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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.\nAbout the Role\nThe 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.\nAs 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.\nWhy Join Us\nAt 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Direction\nEstablish and drive global sound direction and creative vision that aligns with PlayStation Studios.\n\nPartner directly with executive and senior leadership to align sound strategy with overall PlayStation Studios goals.\n\nPartner with Studio and Audio Directors to ensure the quality of sound across studios, ensuring world-class consistency.\n\nDefine and champion long-term initiatives that enhance creative and technical excellence globally.\n\nCreative Design & Implementation\nDrive Audio best practices across all PlayStation Studios titles.\n\nLead research and development initiatives with internal teams, hardware partners, and external vendors.\n\nOversee implementation pipelines and raise overall sound quality and performance standards.\n\nPresent innovation and technology recommendations to executive leadership.\n\nTools, Technology & Asset Management\nPartner with various technology groups to define and guide PlayStation Studios’ global sound technical roadmap.\n\nDirect investment in new tools and technologies impacting audio creation and delivery.\n\nDevelop new approaches to tracking, analyzing, and improving audio production workflows.\n\nEnsure all sound content meets or exceeds the PlayStation Studios quality bar.\n\nRecording & Audio Capture\nMaintain strong global relationships with external recording and production partners.\n\nOwn PlayStation Studios standards and processes for audio acquisition and recording.\n\nCommunication & Collaboration\nLead global communication efforts for the sound department.\n\nRepresent PlayStation Studios’ sound innovations through conferences, PR, and industry forums.\n\nPartner with leadership to maintain consistent and transparent communication across regions.\n\nCultivate collaboration and knowledge sharing across all sound teams and development partners.\n\nProcess & Strategic Planning\nMonitor and forecast global sound team resources, staffing, and budgets to ensure the organization is both sustainable and future ready.\n\nTranslate executive decisions into regional or studio-level action plans.\n\nCollaborate to enhance production processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen cross-studio coordination.\n\nOversee budgeting, scheduling, and headcount allocation globally to maintain a responsive and efficient organization.\n\nInnovation\nLead global sound innovation initiatives and foster creative experimentation.\n\nRegularly benchmark and research emerging industry practices and technologies.\n\nEncourage risk-taking and creative excellence within the sound and technology teams.\n\nTalent Acquisition & Performance Management\nOversee headcount planning and talent strategy for the global sound department.\n\nParticipate in senior recruiting and key leadership interviews.\n\nDefine global workforce and succession plans for the sound function.\n\nBuild a culture of performance, development, and mentorship across the organization.\n\nServe as a model for coaching, feedback, and professional growth.\n\nQualifications\n15+ years of audio leadership experience within AAA game development.\n\nMinimum of 6 shipped AAA games in a senior sound leadership role.\n\nProven record of managing, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing sound teams.\n\nDeep expertise in interactive audio, post-production, and advanced authoring tools (Wwise, FMOD, or proprietary engines).\n\nStrong understanding of multidisciplinary development workflows (animation, level design, AI, physics, mechanics).\n\nExceptional executive communication, presentation, and organizational leadership skills.\n\nHistory of delivering innovative, high-quality sound experiences under tight time constraints.\n\nCollaborative, visionary leader with a passion for pushing audio boundaries in gaming.\n\nAt SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.\nPlease 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. \nIn addition, this role is eligiblefor 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.\nThe estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.\n$235,400—$353,000 USD\nPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. 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