Senior Immersive Sound Designer for Interactive Experiences

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Latest audio equipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for interactive installations, live performances, and digital media. You will translate concepts into high-fidelity soundscapes, collaborating with directors and the creative team to shape emotional impact.

The role requires 5+ years in sound design, strong DAW and middleware skills, and a deep understanding of acoustics. Proactive mentoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in audio engineering or sound design.
• Minimum 5 years of professional sound design with a strong interactive/media portfolio.
• Proficiency in DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live or Cubase.
• Experience with audio middleware (Wwise or FMOD) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and psychoacoustics; excellent editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality sound effects, foley, and ambience for varied projects.
• Collaborate with directors and creatives to realize sonic vision.
• Record, edit and mix assets using DAWs and middleware; manage asset libraries.
• Optimize assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Stay updated on trends in sound design and interactive audio.
• Ensure timely delivery and maintain project sound quality.

Skills

Sound design

Acoustics knowledge

Psychoacoustics

Independent work

Team collaboration

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Sound Design, or related field

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Ableton Live

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for interactive installations, live performances, and digital media. You will translate concepts into high-fidelity soundscapes, collaborating with directors and the creative team to shape emotional impact.

The role requires 5+ years in sound design, strong DAW and middleware skills, and a deep understanding of acoustics. Proactive mentoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration are encouraged.