Lead Sound Designer: Shape Immersive Audio & Mentor Team

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sound Designer in East London, Eastern Cape. You will guide a talented team, shape sound strategy from concept to implementation, and ensure an impactful sonic experience across projects.

The role requires deep expertise in audio post-production, foley, sound effects, and real-time audio engines, with ability to mentor junior designers and collaborate with directors and production staff.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional sound design work across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sound design team, providing creative direction and technical guidance.

Skills

Sound design

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Real-time audio

Psychoacoustics

Acoustics

Team mentoring

Audio post-production

Project management

Education

Degree in Audio Engineering or related field

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sound Designer in East London, Eastern Cape. You will guide a talented team, shape sound strategy from concept to implementation, and ensure an impactful sonic experience across projects.

The role requires deep expertise in audio post-production, foley, sound effects, and real-time audio engines, with ability to mentor junior designers and collaborate with directors and production staff.