Remote Sound Designer - Immersive Game Audio

Placements24; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Award-winning projects

Health, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a cutting-edge studio to hire a Remote Sound Designer for immersive audio in games, VR, and interactive media. Work from your home studio and oversee end-to-end sound design, from Foley to mixing and engine integration.

The role demands 6+ years of professional experience, proficiency in DAWs (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro), and expertise with audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD). Strong collaboration, communication, and self-management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional sound design experience.
• Experience with Foley recording and field recording techniques is a plus.
• Proficiency in DAWs such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, or Logic Pro.

Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and mix sound effects, ambient soundscapes, and musical elements for various projects.
• Develop unique and immersive audio experiences that enhance gameplay and narrative.
• Collaborate with game designers, directors, and developers to understand project requirements and integrate audio effectively.
• Implement sound assets into game engines or other interactive platforms using audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD).
• Source, create, and manage a library of high-quality sound effects.
• Ensure audio quality and consistency across all project deliverables.
• Stay updated with latest trends and technologies in sound design and immersive audio.
• Mix audio levels to ensure clarity and impact across different platforms and devices.
• Troubleshoot audio-related issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Contribute creative ideas for audio direction during early project development.
• Manage personal workflow and project timelines efficiently in a remote setting.

Skills

Sound design

DAW Pro Tools

DAW Ableton Live

DAW Logic Pro

Wwise

FMOD

Unity Unreal

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering

Tools

Wwise

FMOD

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a cutting-edge studio to hire a Remote Sound Designer for immersive audio in games, VR, and interactive media. Work from your home studio and oversee end-to-end sound design, from Foley to mixing and engine integration.

The role demands 6+ years of professional experience, proficiency in DAWs (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro), and expertise with audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD). Strong collaboration, communication, and self-management are essential.