Remote Lead Sound Designer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Health stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sound Designer for a fully remote position with a renowned international production house. You will conceptualize, create, and implement high-quality soundscapes for VR/AR, interactive installations, and cinematic content, leading a distributed team of engineers and designers.

You will work with directors, developers, and UX teams to push innovative sonic solutions, manage budgets and ensure licensing compliance across projects worldwide, while mentoring remote

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Sound Designer with leadership in audio for digital media (VR/AR, gaming, interactive installations, film).
• Advanced proficiency in DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Ableton Live).
• Strong understanding of audio middleware and real-time engines (Wwise, FMOD).
• Ability to lead creative teams remotely with clear communication.
• Portfolio demonstrating innovative sound design is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and execution of sound design for digital projects (VR/AR, installations, video).
• Develop and implement audio strategies to enhance user immersion.
• Supervise and mentor a distributed team of sound engineers and designers.
• Create, record, edit and mix sound effects, dialogue and ambient textures.
• Source or create assets, ensuring licensing compliance and originality.
• Collaborate with directors, developers, UX designers and stakeholders to integrate sound.
• Manage budgets and timelines across multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Conduct QA tests for audio elements across platforms.
• Stay at the forefront of audio tech and tools to improve the sonic experience.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of assets and project files.

Skills

DAW proficiency

Realtime audio

Remote team leadership

Acoustics

Portfolio required

Tools

Wwise

FMOD

Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned international production house specializing in immersive digital experiences and content, is seeking an exceptional Lead Sound Designer for a fully remote position. This is a unique opportunity to shape the auditory landscape of cutting-edge projects, working from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and implementing high-quality soundscapes, sound effects, and musical scores that enhance user engagement and narrative depth. The ideal candidate is a visionary artist with a deep understanding of audio engineering, acoustics, and the emotional impact of sound. You will lead a distributed team of sound engineers and designers, ensuring creative synergy and technical excellence across all projects. This role demands a proactive individual who can manage complex audio pipelines, deliver innovative sonic solutions, and contribute significantly to the artistic direction of our client's global ventures. We value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of audio storytelling in the digital realm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of sound design for various digital projects, including interactive installations, virtual reality experiences, and high-end video content.
• Develop and implement innovative audio strategies that align with project goals and enhance user immersion.
• Supervise and mentor a team of remote sound engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Create, record, edit, and mix high‑quality sound effects, foley, dialogue, and ambient soundscapes.
• Source or create custom audio assets, ensuring originality and adherence to licensing requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with directors, game developers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to integrate sound seamlessly into the overall product.
• Manage audio budgets and timelines for multiple projects, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Conduct quality assurance testing of all audio elements to ensure optimal performance and fidelity across various platforms.
• Stay at the forefront of audio technology, exploring new tools and techniques to enhance the sonic experience.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of sound assets and project files.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Sound Designer, with a significant portfolio demonstrating leadership in audio for digital media (VR/AR, gaming, interactive installations, film).
• Advanced proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, or Ableton Live.
• Strong understanding of audio middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD) and real‑time audio engines.
• Expertise in sound editing, mixing, mastering, and audio post‑production techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and manage creative teams remotely.
• Excellent understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and spatial audio.
• Experience with field recording and sound synthesis.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• A portfolio demonstrating innovative and impactful sound design solutions is mandatory.
• Experience working with clients based in or targeting the Cape Town market is a plus but not essential for this remote role.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary and potential for performance‑based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking and globally recognized projects.
• Contribution to shaping the future of immersive digital experiences.
• Professional development opportunities and access to advanced training resources.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Health and wellness stipends available for remote employees.