Remote Lead Audio Engineer: Immersive Game Sound

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,662,000 - 2,493,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Audio Engineer to manage the audio department in a fully remote capacity for its immersive games portfolio in the Arts & Entertainment sector. You will lead a team of audio professionals, guide sonic direction, and collaborate with designers, programmers, and art directors to ensure top-tier sound across titles.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in game audio with at least 3 years in a lead role, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with DAWs and middleware.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in game audio with 3+ years in lead role.
• Portfolio demonstrating design, implementation and direction.
• Proficiency with DAWs and audio middleware.
• Remote-work capable with strong communication.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the audio team in design, implementation, and integration of all sound effects, music, and voiceovers for game projects.
• Define and maintain the audio direction and quality standards for all titles.
• Collaborate with game designers, programmers, and art directors to ensure audio enhances gameplay and immersion.
• Oversee recording, editing, mixing, and mastering of all audio assets.
• Manage audio middleware integration (Wwise, FMOD) and engine integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex audio-related technical issues.
• Mentor and guide junior audio engineers and sound designers.
• Manage audio budgets, schedules, and external vendor relationships.
• Stay abreast of the latest audio technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Conduct regular audio reviews and provide constructive feedback to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Sound design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering

Music Technology

Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Pro Tools

Reaper

Logic Pro

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Audio Engineer to manage the audio department in a fully remote capacity for its immersive games portfolio in the Arts & Entertainment sector. You will lead a team of audio professionals, guide sonic direction, and collaborate with designers, programmers, and art directors to ensure top-tier sound across titles.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in game audio with at least 3 years in a lead role, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with DAWs and middleware.