Senior Interactive Audio Designer - Hybrid, Immersive Sound

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Hybrid work model

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, invites a Senior Sound Designer to shape the audio for cutting-edge games and interactive media. You will craft immersive soundscapes, define sonic identities, and work with cross-functional teams to bring virtual worlds to life.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sound design for games, expert DAW skills (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase), and experience with Wwise or FMOD. A strong portfolio and scripting knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sound design for games or interactive media.
• Proficiency with DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase.
• Experience with game audio middleware like Wwise or FMOD.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and psychoacoustics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio of diverse interactive audio work.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (C#, Python) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and mix sound effects, ambience, and music for interactive projects.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to integrate audio into gameplay.
• Record, edit, and optimize audio assets for consistency across projects.
• Develop and maintain audio libraries for efficient workflows.
• Troubleshoot audio performance to meet technical requirements and deadlines.
• Provide guidance to junior sound designers and mentor the team.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in interactive audio and game development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sound Design / Audio Engineering

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro X

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

C#/Python scripting

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, invites a Senior Sound Designer to shape the audio for cutting-edge games and interactive media. You will craft immersive soundscapes, define sonic identities, and work with cross-functional teams to bring virtual worlds to life.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sound design for games, expert DAW skills (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase), and experience with Wwise or FMOD. A strong portfolio and scripting knowledge are a plus.