Senior Remote Sound Designer — Immersive XR Experiences

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,148,000 - 1,969,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Development allowances

Cutting-edge hardware access

Collaborative virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for VR/AR and gaming across platforms. This fully remote role requires converting abstract concepts into compelling soundscapes, collaborating with developers and directors, and expanding your portfolio with spatial and interactive audio innovations.

You will lead audio integration in game engines, optimize assets, and mentor junior designers, while staying ahead of spatial audio trends in real-time processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in sound design, with focus on interactive media (VR/AR/Games).
• Proficiency with DAWs: Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro X; experience with Wwise or FMOD.
• Strong understanding of game engines (Unity, Unreal) and their audio integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and mix high-quality sound effects and ambient audio for immersive digital experiences.
• Collaborate with developers, VR/AR specialists, and directors to define sound strategies.
• Create realistic and stylized soundscapes enhancing narrative, gameplay, and user experience.
• Implement audio assets using Unity/Unreal and middleware (Wwise/FM0D).
• Optimize audio assets for performance across platforms while maintaining quality.
• Conduct field recordings and leverage sample libraries for unique sounds.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior sound designers.
• Manage audio asset pipelines and ensure consistency in sound quality.

Skills

Sound design

Spatial audio

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sound Design/related field

Tools

Pro Tools

Reaper

Logic Pro X

Wwise

FMOD

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sound Designer to craft immersive audio for VR/AR and gaming across platforms. This fully remote role requires converting abstract concepts into compelling soundscapes, collaborating with developers and directors, and expanding your portfolio with spatial and interactive audio innovations.

You will lead audio integration in game engines, optimize assets, and mentor junior designers, while staying ahead of spatial audio trends in real-time processing.