Lead Sound Designer: Craft AAA RPG Soundscapes

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios is seeking a Lead Sound Designer to steer the creative vision and guide a dedicated sound design team on AAA projects. You will collaborate with the Head of Audio and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, immersive audio that aligns with game design goals.

The role requires proven leadership in sound design, deep knowledge of the game audio pipeline, and strong experience with Wwise and project management tools. Based in the UK, the team values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Senior Sound Designer or Sound Design Lead on a AAA title.
• Experience leading sound design teams and coordinating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Creative Sound Design Vision.
• Lead, support and train the Sound Design Team.
• Distribute tasks to the Sound Design Team.
• Review and sign-off tasks for the Sound Design Team.
• Collaborate with Head of Audio and Audio Leadership.
• Coordinate with Stakeholders, Producers and Feature Teams.
• Manage collaboration with outsourcing partners.

Skills

Lead

Team Leadership

Sound Design Vision

Game Audio Pipeline

Audio Production

C# / C++ basics

Tools

Jira

Wwise

C# / C++

Job description

Larian Studios is seeking a Lead Sound Designer to steer the creative vision and guide a dedicated sound design team on AAA projects. You will collaborate with the Head of Audio and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, immersive audio that aligns with game design goals.

The role requires proven leadership in sound design, deep knowledge of the game audio pipeline, and strong experience with Wwise and project management tools. Based in the UK, the team values collaboration and innovation.