Senior Audio Lead & Composer for AAA Games

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Creative growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Sound Designer & Composer to shape the auditory landscape of upcoming AAA titles. You will lead the sound design, create immersive effects, and craft musical scores that heighten player immersion, working with a skilled cross-disciplinary team at our state-of-the-art facilities.

The role requires expertise in DAWs, audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD), and game engines (Unreal, Unity), plus strong collaboration, problem-solving, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Composition, Sound Design, Audio Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in sound design and music composition for video games, with a strong portfolio showcasing AAA titles.
• Expert proficiency in DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Cubase.
• Advanced knowledge of audio middleware like Wwise or FMOD.
• Proficiency with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity for audio implementation.
• Strong understanding of audio theory, signal processing, acoustics, and psychoacoustics.
• Excellent musicality, composition skills, and ability to create diverse musical styles.
• Experience in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a studio environment located in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and implement high-quality sound effects, ambient environments, Foley, and voice-overs for video games.
• Compose original musical scores that evoke specific emotions and enhance the narrative and gameplay.
• Utilize industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAWs) and sound design software.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, programmers, and artists to ensure audio meets project requirements and integrates effectively.
• Implement audio within game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) using middleware solutions (e.g., Wwise, FMOD).
• Mix and master all audio assets to ensure clarity, impact, and consistency across all platforms.
• Provide technical direction for audio implementation and manage audio assets within the project pipeline.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in game audio design, composition, and interactive audio.
• Conduct thorough audio quality assurance testing to identify and resolve any bugs or issues.
• Mentor junior sound designers and composers, fostering a collaborative and creative audio team.

Skills

DAWs

Wwise

FMOD

Unreal Engine

Unity

Audio theory

Psychoacoustics

Composition

Recording

Mixing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Composition/Audio

Related field experience

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Cubase

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Sound Designer & Composer to shape the auditory landscape of upcoming AAA titles. You will lead the sound design, create immersive effects, and craft musical scores that heighten player immersion, working with a skilled cross-disciplinary team at our state-of-the-art facilities.

The role requires expertise in DAWs, audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD), and game engines (Unreal, Unity), plus strong collaboration, problem-solving, and the