Sound Designer Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of sound designer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to academic programs as it pertains to distance education technology solutions, including web conferencing, interactive television (ITV), and other media-based solutions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience specifically in creating outstanding soundscapes and sound assets for mobile games
• Transit reimbursement, paid parking
• Game audio credits on at least 5 major, shipped titles
• Outstanding problem solving and listening skills
• Extensive experience with Frostbite, WWISE, FMOD, Unreal or equivalent
• Solid knowledge of PC and console audio specifications
• Strong knowledge and understanding of game audio techniques and audio production fundamentals
• Extensive experience in the game industry or equivalent

I would like to submit my application for the sound designer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for graphic design and production support for a wide range of marketing and communication materials including but not limited to brochures, award submissions, proposal submissions, interview presentations, e-media, video, and new media outreach, etc.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience authoring sound for surround formats
• Experience with deadline-oriented promo, short-form or long-form multi-platform work is critical
• Technical curiosity, creativity
• Resilient to stress and able to work with tight deadlines
• At least one previously published AAA title credited
• Sound Forge and Waves plug-ins
• Experience with Wwise audio engine
• Understanding of technical constraints, regarding audio, of current console platforms & PC

In response to your job posting for sound designer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for regular maintenance to existing sound shop tools and equipment to ensure they are in safe working order.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Some knowledge of modern studio hardware, recording techniques, and software such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Sony Vegas , Sound Forge, and Basehead
• Shipped a minimum of 2 game titles in a technical role or equivalent
• Minimum education level or equivalent experience
• Imaginative use of audio production tools, Foley performance and capture, props, recording techniques, to create high quality original content
• Proven experience working with game development teams and coordinating with various game departments such as animation, level design, AI, physics, mechanics
• Experience with scripting game sounds using commercially available sound middleware and/or internal/proprietary game development tools such as Sony’s Scream, Wwise, Fmod, Maya, Unreal Engine
• Game audio production credits on multiple major shipped titles in a Sound Design role
• Demonstrable proficiency working in DAW workstations, including Nuendo or Pro Tools

In response to your job posting for sound designer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for world-class lighting concepts and execution of daily live class content, off line shoots and social media productions and Peloton special events.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Passionate about games and game audio
• Previous game team sound design and implementation experience
• Proven track record of creating excellent original content
• Technically competent with tools, processes, and sound theory
• Capable of troubleshooting problems within audio and game tools
• Highly motivated and able to work successfully with minimal direction when needed
• Able to quickly improve or learn new skills
• Experience editing and mixing sound-to-picture

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sound designer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice and guidance on the selection of appropriate methods and media to facilitate learning in a global environment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience shipping titles for mobile devices
• Moderate exposure to scripting and logic-based workflows
• Experience with task tracking and version control software (JIRA, Perforce)
• Audio reel demonstrating strong sound design for film-feeling settings
• Power user of DAW audio tools such as Pro Tools, Cubase, …
• College diploma in Audio, Sound Design, Music or other relevant training
• Excellent skills in various DAWs (Nuendo (is preferred), Cubase, Pro Tools, Logic…) and Audio Editing Tools (Wavelab, Soundforge…)
• Good skills in Audio Engine Editors (Wwise (is preferred), FMOD...)