Lead Live Sound Designer for Immersive Event Audio

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks an innovative Lead Sound Designer to conceptualize and implement immersive audio for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and theatre productions. You will lead a talented team and collaborate with producers to deliver exceptional sonic experiences.

Applicants should have 5+ years in professional sound design, proficiency with DAWs and digital consoles, and a strong ear for detailed acoustics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional sound design and live event audio experience.
• Proficiency with industry-standard DAWs, digital consoles, and networking.
• Ability to create compelling, technically flawless soundscapes.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience with acoustic modelling software and measurement tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design sound systems and audio strategies for diverse live events.
• Oversee installation, testing, and operation of audio equipment during events.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and technical teams to realize the sonic vision.
• Mix live sound for performances and presentations.
• Lead and mentor a team of sound engineers and technicians.
• Stay current with new audio technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Digital Audio Consoles

DAWs

Audio networking protocols

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks an innovative Lead Sound Designer to conceptualize and implement immersive audio for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and theatre productions. You will lead a talented team and collaborate with producers to deliver exceptional sonic experiences.

Applicants should have 5+ years in professional sound design, proficiency with DAWs and digital consoles, and a strong ear for detailed acoustics.