Much like sound effects editors in the film industry, the main job of a sound designer is to search through commercial audio libraries to find the right sounds for a project, or, when the right sounds cannot be found or licensed, record sounds in the studio or the field and process them through a digital audio workstation (DAW) to create the desired effect or tone.
The audio assets that sound designers are responsible for include sound effects, background score, and voice-over.Ĭollaborating on small indie projects or even working in the robust game-modding community as a sound designer can be an excellent way to build initial connections and start to develop a reputation. Working freelance or as part of a larger audio team, sound designers are responsible for creating or compiling high-quality audio assets for interactive media projects like video games, applications, and operating systems.
