Senior Immersive Sound Designer — VR/AR & Games (Midrand)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Creative and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 offers a Senior Sound Designer role in Midrand, Gauteng to craft immersive soundscapes for games, VR/AR, and interactive exhibits. You will record, edit, and mix Foley, dialogue, and music, collaborating with directors, designers, artists, and engineers to turn creative vision into compelling audio.

You will lead sound design efforts, maintain a library, mentor juniors, and stay ahead of trends in spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. State-of-the-art tech and groundbreaking projects await.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sound design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work in immersive audio and interactive media.
• Proficiency with DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Reaper.
• Experience with audio middleware like Wwise or FMOD is highly desirable.
• Degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Midrand, Gauteng area.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and implement immersive soundscapes for media platforms (games, VR/AR, interactive exhibits).
• Record, edit, and mix high-quality audio assets including Foley, sound effects, dialogue, and music.
• Collaborate with directors, game designers, artists, and engineers to translate creative vision into audio.
• Develop and maintain a sound effects library and asset management system.
• Oversee audio post-production for technical quality and creative integrity.
• Mentor junior sound designers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated on trends in sound design and immersive audio technologies.
• Troubleshoot audio issues during development and deployment.
• Manage audio budgets and timelines.
• Contribute to overall artistic direction and project quality.

Skills

Sound design

Immersive audio

DAWs (Pro Tools)

Wwise / FMOD

Field recording

Spatial audio

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Audio Engineering or related field

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Reaper

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

Placements24 offers a Senior Sound Designer role in Midrand, Gauteng to craft immersive soundscapes for games, VR/AR, and interactive exhibits. You will record, edit, and mix Foley, dialogue, and music, collaborating with directors, designers, artists, and engineers to turn creative vision into compelling audio.

You will lead sound design efforts, maintain a library, mentor juniors, and stay ahead of trends in spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. State-of-the-art tech and groundbreaking projects await.