Senior Immersive Sound Designer for Interactive Media

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous leave policy

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 clients are seeking a Senior Sound Designer in Pietermaritzburg to craft immersive audio for interactive entertainment. You will collaborate with game developers, narrative designers, and artists to shape soundscapes that are emotionally resonant and technically robust.

You will work with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD, manage implementation pipelines, and mentor junior designers while contributing to a globally impactful project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sound Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in DAWs (Pro Tools, Reaper, Cubase).
• Experience with audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD).
• Understanding of game development pipelines and audio integration.
• Excellent critical listening and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Lua) a plus.
• Knowledge of music composition or scoring is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and mix high-quality sound effects, ambiences, and musical elements for interactive applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audio quality and artistic vision throughout the development cycle.
• Optimize audio assets for performance within the game engine and target platforms.
• Develop and maintain audio documentation, including style guides and technical specifications.
• Mentor junior sound designers and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Manage audio implementation pipelines and work with proprietary audio tools.
• Research and develop new audio technologies and techniques.
• Ensure all audio deliverables meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Sound design

DAW proficiency

Game audio integration

Critical listening

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Python

Lua

Music composition

Tools

Pro Tools

Reaper

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

Placements24 clients are seeking a Senior Sound Designer in Pietermaritzburg to craft immersive audio for interactive entertainment. You will collaborate with game developers, narrative designers, and artists to shape soundscapes that are emotionally resonant and technically robust.

You will work with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD, manage implementation pipelines, and mentor junior designers while contributing to a globally impactful project.