Senior Lead Sound Designer for Immersive Gaming Experiences

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Lead Sound Designer to head audio development for next-generation games. You will guide a team of designers, collaborate across design and engineering, and craft immersive soundscapes that elevate gameplay.

The role requires 7+ years in game audio, 3+ in a lead role, and strong DAW and middleware experience. A hybrid Pretoria schedule is expected.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in game audio development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proficiency with DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper, or Cubase.
• Experience with game audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD) is essential.
• Strong understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and audio mixing for interactive media.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of high-quality game sound design work.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.
• Must be comfortable working a hybrid schedule in our Pretoria studio.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the sound design team, providing creative direction and technical guidance for all audio assets.
• Design, implement, and mix high-quality sound effects, ambient audio, and interactive sound systems.
• Collaborate with game designers, level designers, and narrative teams to ensure audio enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Develop and maintain audio budgets and schedules for sound design tasks.
• Optimize audio assets for performance and memory usage across different platforms.
• Stay current with advancements in game audio technology, middleware (Wwise, FMOD), and sound design techniques.
• Record, edit, and process audio using professional tools and techniques.
• Conduct playtesting sessions to evaluate and refine audio implementation.
• Mentor junior sound designers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Conocimientos

Sound design

Leadership

DAW proficiency

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Sound Design

Herramientas

Pro Tools

Reaper

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge interactive entertainment studio, is looking for a highly skilled and imaginative Senior Lead Sound Designer to spearhead audio development for their next generation of immersive games in Pretoria . This is a leadership position where you will be responsible for defining the sonic landscape of our games, creating rich and dynamic sound effects, atmospheric soundscapes, and impactful audio systems that elevate the player experience. You will guide a team of talented sound designers, collaborate with game designers and engineers, and ensure the highest quality audio implementation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion for gaming, a sophisticated understanding of audio technology, and a proven ability to craft memorable and engaging sound. You will have the creative freedom to explore innovative audio techniques and contribute significantly to the overall artistic vision of our projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of art and technology, shaping the auditory dimension of cutting-edge gaming experiences in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sound design team, providing creative direction and technical guidance for all audio assets.
• Design, implement, and mix high-quality sound effects, ambient audio, and interactive sound systems.
• Collaborate with game designers, level designers, and narrative teams to ensure audio enhances gameplay and storytelling.
• Develop and maintain audio budgets and schedules for sound design tasks.
• Optimize audio assets for performance and memory usage across different platforms.
• Stay current with advancements in game audio technology, middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD), and sound design techniques.
• Record, edit, and process audio using professional tools and techniques.
• Conduct playtesting sessions to evaluate and refine audio implementation.
• Mentor junior sound designers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in game audio development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Reaper, or Cubase.
• Experience with game audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD) is essential.
• Strong understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and audio mixing for interactive media.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of high-quality game sound design work.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.
• Must be comfortable working a hybrid schedule in our Pretoria studio.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid time off. Employees benefit from a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional development, and access to the latest audio technology. You'll be part of a creative team working on exciting, next-generation gaming titles. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth of the gaming industry in South Africa , based in Pretoria .