Sound Designer

Sega Europe; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in game development seeks a passionate Sound Designer to join their award-winning audio department. This role offers the chance to significantly impact a high-profile project, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional audio experiences. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in sound design, with a strong portfolio of work.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Enhanced holidays

Parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Community activities

Qualifications

• Degree in audio technology, sound design, or related field required.
• Experience in at least 2 full development cycles in a Sound Design role.
• Ability to create cinematic audio using recording, design, and interactive techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class audio, taking ownership of key audio areas.
• Collaborate with the development team to enhance the game’s audio experience.
• Contribute innovative ideas throughout the development process.

Skills

Sound design

Audio technology

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Degree in audio technology or sound design

Tools

Wwise

Unreal Engine

Job description

Job Description: Sound Designer at Creative Assembly

Based at our well-established studio in Horsham, West Sussex, you will be a key team member working on our upcoming Survival title, the sequel to Alien: Isolation. You will have the opportunity to impact our games significantly, bringing your expertise to push genre boundaries through collaboration with the wider development team.

Joining our award-winning audio department, the ideal candidate will be:

• Extremely passionate about sound design and game audio
• A fast learner with strong creative and technical abilities
• A good analytical and creative thinker with skills interpreting briefs or feature requirements
• Self-driven and motivated to work collaboratively in a team environment

*Applications without a showreel will not be considered. Please include examples of your best work.

*This role can be hybrid or in-studio, to be confirmed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, friendly team and make a meaningful impact on a project from early development stages. As a Sound Designer, you will work across disciplines to deliver world-class audio, taking ownership of key audio areas, and actively contributing innovative ideas to enhance the game’s audio experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A degree in audio technology, sound design, or related field
• Experience in at least 2 full development cycles in a Sound Design role
• Ability to create cinematic audio using recording, design, and interactive techniques
• Expertise in field and studio recording, sound design, and music content design
• Proficiency with Wwise and Unreal Engine

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with first-person horror or narrative adventure games
• Scripting or light programming skills
• Experience with linear cinematic audio

About Creative Assembly

Creative Assembly creates immersive, detailed games enjoyed globally. We value contributions from all team members, supported by development and growth opportunities. Our studios are located in Horsham, UK, and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options, including work from anywhere temporarily
• Enhanced holidays, parental leave, flexible hours, and no-notice holidays
• Relocation packages
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellbeing support
• Community activities and inclusive studio environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.