Senior Sound Designer - Game Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Global audience games

Creative studio environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sound Designer for a prestigious game development studio in Pretoria. You will design, implement, and master sound effects, ambient audio, and voice-overs to create immersive experiences for cutting-edge video games.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers, develop audio systems for dynamic gameplay, mentor junior designers, and ensure polished audio across platforms. A passion for gaming and strong knowledge of audio tech are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional game sound design experience.
• Strong portfolio with game audio including sound effects, implementation, and mixing.
• Proficiency with DAWs: Pro Tools, Reaper, or Logic Pro.
• Experience with Wwise or FMOD is essential.
• Experience integrating audio in Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Game Design, or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and implement high-quality game sound effects and ambient audio.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to integrate audio into the engine.
• Develop and implement audio systems for dynamic, responsive sound.
• Create and mix voice-overs, character audio, and UI sounds.
• Mix audio for multiple platforms ensuring balance and quality.
• Mentor junior designers and advocate best practices.
• Manage audio assets with thorough documentation.
• Stay current with Wwise, FMOD, and other audio middleware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve audio-related issues.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelors degree in Audio Engineering/Music Tech/Game Design

Tools

Pro Tools

Reaper

Logic Pro

Wwise

FMOD

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious game development studio in Pretoria, is seeking a talented Senior Sound Designer to join their award-winning team. This role is central to crafting immersive and compelling audio experiences for cutting-edge video games. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and mastering all sound effects, ambient audio, and voice-over elements, contributing significantly to the overall player experience. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for gaming, a profound understanding of audio technology, and a proven ability to create innovative soundscapes that enhance gameplay and narrative. Join us in Pretoria and help shape the future of interactive entertainment through exceptional audio design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and implement high-quality sound effects, foley, and ambient audio for game environments.


• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to integrate audio seamlessly into the game engine.


• Develop and implement audio systems, ensuring dynamic and responsive sound experiences.


• Create and mix voice-overs, character audio, and UI sounds.


• Mix final audio for various platforms, ensuring optimal sound quality and balance.


• Mentor junior sound designers and contribute to the development of audio best practices.


• Manage audio assets, maintaining organization and documentation.


• Stay current with industry-standard audio software, hardware, and game audio middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD).


• Troubleshoot and resolve audio-related technical issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience as a Sound Designer in the video game industry.


• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of game audio work, including sound effects, implementation, and mixing.


• Expertise in digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Reaper, or Logic Pro.


• Experience with game audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD) is essential.


• Proficiency in implementing audio assets within game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.


• Excellent understanding of acoustics, sound physics, and audio mixing principles.


• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team and meet project deadlines.


• Experience in field recording and Foley artistry is highly valued.


• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Game Design, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Hybrid work model offering a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.


• Be part of creating cutting-edge games for a global audience.


• A creative and supportive studio environment in Pretoria.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in game audio.