Remote Lead Sound Designer — Immersive & Interactive Audio

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Global projects

Advanced audio tools

International team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for digital theatre, interactive installations, and immersive storytelling. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, while collaborating with a global creative team from Cape Town.

You will guide sonic direction, mentor juniors, and partner with directors and developers to realize ambitious artistic visions. A strong portfolio and leadership in remote settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in sound design, with a significant portion focused on digital media, gaming, or interactive installations.
• Demonstrable portfolio showcasing a wide range of sound design skills and creative achievements.
• Expertise in digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or similar.
• Strong understanding of audio middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD) and game engine audio integration.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proficiency in audio editing, mixing, mastering, and sound synthesis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas clearly and effectively.
• A degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, acoustically treated home studio setup.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and implement soundscapes for various digital and interactive entertainment projects.
• Lead the sound design team, providing creative direction, technical guidance, and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including directors, game designers, visual artists, and developers, to achieve a cohesive artistic vision.
• Source, record, edit, and mix audio assets, ensuring high-quality sound output across all platforms.
• Develop and maintain audio implementation pipelines, ensuring efficient integration of sound into final products.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in sound design, audio software, and immersive audio techniques.
• Manage audio budgets and resource allocation for sound design projects.
• Conduct quality assurance testing of all audio elements to ensure seamless playback and user experience.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Sound design

Portfolio

Remote collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Wwise

FMOD

Game engine audio

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for digital theatre, interactive installations, and immersive storytelling. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, while collaborating with a global creative team from Cape Town.

You will guide sonic direction, mentor juniors, and partner with directors and developers to realize ambitious artistic visions. A strong portfolio and leadership in remote settings are essential.