Lead Sound Designer - Hybrid (Remote/Studio)

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Lead Sound Designer to join a dynamic team in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will shape auditory experiences across groundbreaking projects, from concept to final delivery, and guide a small team of designers to achieve exceptional quality.

The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for audio, a keen ear for detail, and the ability to collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong passion for audio and sound design.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior designers.
• Ability to work in remote, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of all sound effects, ambient environments, and musical elements for interactive projects.
• Oversee and mentor junior sound designers, providing constructive feedback and guidance to foster their professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, programmers, and artists to ensure audio elements integrate with gameplay and visuals.
• Manage audio asset pipelines, ensuring efficient organization, version control, and integration into the game engine.
• Develop and maintain audio style guides and technical specifications for projects.
• Conduct sound quality assurance and debugging to identify and resolve audio issues.
• Stay abreast of trends and technologies in sound design and interactive audio.
• Record, edit, and mix dialogue.

Skills

Audio design

Lead / mentoring

Game audio integration

Team collaboration

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Our client, a dynamic force in the digital entertainment landscape, is seeking a highly skilled and imaginative Lead Sound Designer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote, remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in shaping the auditory experiences of groundbreaking projects, from conceptualization through to final delivery. We are looking for an individual with a deep passion for audio, a keen ear for detail, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. If you thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and are eager to push the boundaries of sound design, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact. You'll be joining a company that values creativity, continuous learning, and fostering a positive remote work culture, ensuring all team members feel connected and supported regardless of their physical location. Your contributions will directly influence the immersive quality of our client's offerings, making this a pivotal role.

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic force in the digital entertainment landscape, is seeking a highly skilled and imaginative Lead Sound Designer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote, remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in shaping the auditory experiences of groundbreaking projects, from conceptualization through to final delivery. We are looking for an individual with a deep passion for audio, a keen ear for detail, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. If you thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and are eager to push the boundaries of sound design, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact. You'll be joining a company that values creativity, continuous learning, and fostering a positive remote work culture, ensuring all team members feel connected and supported regardless of their physical location. Your contributions will directly influence the immersive quality of our client's offerings, making this a pivotal role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of all sound effects, ambient environments, and musical elements for interactive projects.
• Oversee and mentor junior sound designers, providing constructive feedback and guidance to foster their professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, programmers, and artists to ensure audio elements seamlessly integrate with gameplay mechanics and visual aesthetics.
• Manage audio asset pipelines, ensuring efficient organization, version control, and integration into the game engine.
• Develop and maintain audio style guides and technical specifications for projects.
• Conduct sound quality assurance and debugging to identify and resolve any audio-related issues.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in sound design and interactive audio.
• Record, edit, and mix dialogue,