Senior Immersive Audio Designer: Games & VR

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension contributions

On-site facility in Durban

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for games and VR experiences. You will design and implement high‑quality soundscapes, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive the audio vision from concept to delivery.

You will work on state-of-the-art projects, mentoring junior designers and shaping the auditory identity across platforms while staying ahead of audio technology trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in sound design for interactive media or gaming.
• Strong portfolio showcasing sound design for games or VR experiences.
• Proficiency with DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper, or Cubase.
• Experience with audio middleware like Wwise or FMOD.
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Excellent understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and audio mixing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and mix sound effects, Foley, and ambient soundscapes.
• Implement audio assets within game engines using middleware (Wwise, FMOD).
• Collaborate with game designers, level designers, and directors to define the audio vision.
• Create dynamic audio systems responsive to player actions and events.
• Develop and maintain the audio asset library and documentation.
• Troubleshoot audio-related technical issues during development.
• Provide creative input on overall sound direction and narrative impact.
• Ensure audio quality and performance on target platforms.
• Mentor junior sound designers and contribute to team culture.
• Stay current with advancements in audio technology, tools, and techniques.

Skills

Sound design

DAWs

Wwise

FMOD

Unreal Engine

Unity

Acoustics

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sound Design or related field

Tools

Pro Tools

Reaper

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for games and VR experiences. You will design and implement high‑quality soundscapes, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive the audio vision from concept to delivery.

You will work on state-of-the-art projects, mentoring junior designers and shaping the auditory identity across platforms while staying ahead of audio technology trends.