Lead Sound Designer & Composer — On-Site (Durban)
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sound Designer & Composer for an on-site role in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead sound design and music composition across projects, shaping the sonic identity from concept to delivery.
You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with directors and producers, and ensure assets meet technical specs while delivering immersive experiences for audiences in the arts and entertainment sector.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Music Composition, Sound Engineering, Audio Production, or related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in sound design and music composition for media.
- Proficiency in DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live.
- Strong acoustics, signal processing and mixing knowledge.
- Experience with audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD) is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong portfolio of diverse sound design and composition work.
Responsibilities
- Lead sound design and music composition for all assigned projects.
- Develop sonic strategies to enhance storytelling and emotion.
- Create original scores, ambient soundscapes, SFX, and dialogue editing.
- Manage audio asset libraries and ensure quality and accessibility.
- Mentor junior designers and composers, providing guidance and feedback.
- Collaborate with directors, producers, animators, and others to meet goals.
- Operate and maintain professional audio recording and mixing equipment.
- Conduct Foley sessions and source effects from libraries.
- Ensure final mixes meet technical specs and platform requirements.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sound Designer & Composer for an on-site role in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead sound design and music composition across projects, shaping the sonic identity from concept to delivery.
You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with directors and producers, and ensure assets meet technical specs while delivering immersive experiences for audiences in the arts and entertainment sector.
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