Senior Sound Designer - Immersive Audio for Games (Hybrid)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand is seeking an experienced Senior Sound Designer to join our creative team. You will craft immersive audio for games and films, collaborating with developers, filmmakers, and audio engineers to translate artistic vision into vivid soundscapes.

The role requires a strong portfolio and 5+ years in sound design, proficiency in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and middleware such as Wwise or FMOD, plus solid acoustics knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Sound Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase.
• Experience with audio middleware: Wwise or FMOD.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and psychoacoustics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented and passionate about immersive audio.

Responsibilities

• Design, record, edit, and implement sound effects, foley, and ambient audio.
• Develop dynamic audio systems reacting to in-game or on-screen events.
• Mix and balance audio across platforms for clarity and impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate audio.
• Mentor junior sound designers and provide feedback on assets.
• Stay current with audio tech and industry trends.

Skills

Sound design

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Cubase

Wwise

FMOD

Acoustics

Psychoacoustics

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand is seeking an experienced Senior Sound Designer to join our creative team. You will craft immersive audio for games and films, collaborating with developers, filmmakers, and audio engineers to translate artistic vision into vivid soundscapes.

The role requires a strong portfolio and 5+ years in sound design, proficiency in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and middleware such as Wwise or FMOD, plus solid acoustics knowledge.