Senior Soundscape Artist - Interactive Installations

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration based on经验

Queenstown workspace access

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Soundscape Artist to design and implement immersive audio environments for interactive art installations, museum exhibits, and themed spaces. You will conceptualize, create, and integrate dynamic soundscapes that respond to user interaction and enhance visitor experience.

The role requires strong background in generative and spatial audio, real-time processing, and collaboration with designers and technologists.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sound design, interactive audio, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating soundscapes for interactive installations, exhibits, or immersive experiences.
• Proficiency in audio software such as Max/MSP, Pure Data, TouchDesigner, Reaper, or Pro Tools.
• Experience with spatial audio technologies and implementation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and create immersive soundscapes for interactive installations and exhibits.
• Develop generative audio systems and real-time audio processing techniques.
• Implement spatial audio solutions (e.g., Ambisonics, object-based audio) to create compelling auditory environments.
• Integrate audio systems with interactive hardware and software (e.g., sensors, microcontrollers, game engines).
• Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure audio enhances the narrative and aesthetic of installations.
• Record, edit, and mix audio assets, optimizing them for playback in diverse environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize audio performance on-site during installation and events.
• Manage audio project timelines and deliverables.
• Research and stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in interactive audio and sound art.
• Contribute creative ideas and technical solutions to project development phases.

Skills

Sound design

Interactive audio

Collaborative teamwork

Independent time management

Tools

Max/MSP

Pure Data

TouchDesigner

Reaper

Pro Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative experiential design firm, is seeking a creative and technically proficient Senior Soundscape Artist for their projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role focuses on designing and implementing immersive audio environments for interactive art installations, museum exhibits, and themed entertainment spaces. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and integrating dynamic soundscapes that respond to user interaction and enhance the overall visitor experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in generative audio, spatial audio, real-time audio processing, and working with interactive hardware and software. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, and technologists to bring ambitious projects to life. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to shape unique auditory experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create immersive soundscapes for interactive installations and exhibits.
• Develop generative audio systems and real-time audio processing techniques.
• Implement spatial audio solutions (e.g., Ambisonics, object-based audio) to create compelling auditory environments.
• Integrate audio systems with interactive hardware and software (e.g., sensors, microcontrollers, game engines).
• Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure audio enhances the narrative and aesthetic of installations.
• Record, edit, and mix audio assets, optimizing them for playback in diverse environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize audio performance on-site during installation and events.
• Manage audio project timelines and deliverables.
• Research and stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in interactive audio and sound art.
• Contribute creative ideas and technical solutions to project development phases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sound design, interactive audio, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating soundscapes for interactive installations, exhibits, or immersive experiences.
• Proficiency in audio software such as Max/MSP, Pure Data, TouchDesigner, Reaper, or Pro Tools.
• Experience with spatial audio technologies and implementation is essential.
• Knowledge of programming languages commonly used in interactive media (e.g., Python, C++) is a significant advantage.
• Understanding of audio hardware, signal flow, and troubleshooting.
• Strong creative vision and the ability to translate abstract concepts into sonic experiences.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant interactive audio work.

Benefits

• This contract role offers competitive remuneration based on experience and project scope.
• You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, creative projects that push the boundaries of immersive experience design.
• Access to specialized audio equipment and collaborative workspace in Queenstown, Eastern Cape is provided.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a talented sound artist to contribute to unique and memorable interactive installations.