P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry – Junior Sound Designer
Assist in creating or editing basic sound assets under supervision.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Import and tag assets in the audio database.
- Follow guidelines to implement sounds via middleware.
- Assist in the creation of basic sound effects.
- Support senior designers in audio tasks.
- Participate in team meetings to understand project requirements.
- Ensure sound assets meet quality standards.
- Maintain organized audio files and documentation.
- Collaborate with other team members to align audio with game design.
- Import and tag audio assets.
- Implement sounds following guidelines.
- Assist in sound effect creation.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Audio tagging
- Middleware implementation
- Basic sound editing
- Communication
- Feedback adaptation
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Basic project management
- Audio database management
- Sound design principles
- Game audio middleware
- Basic audio engineering
- Project workflows
- Quality assurance processes
- Game development cycle
- Audio file formats
- Creativity
- Strong communication
- Adaptability to feedback
- Basic audio editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Basic understanding of game engines
What good looks like
- 0–2 years (often with sound internship or academic project experience)
- Basic understanding of audio tools
- Strong communication skills
Common titles
Entry – Junior Sound Designer
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 27-0000 — Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations(inferred · under review)
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