Lead Sound Designer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Lead Sound Designer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect. Responsibilities • Execute the Creative Sound Design Vision • Lead, support and train the Sound Design Team • Distribute tasks to the Sound Design Team • Review and sign-off tasks for the Sound Design Team • Support to develop the Creative Sound Design Vision • Manage the collaboration with our outsourcing partners • Collaborate closely with and report to the Head of Audio • Collaborate closely with the Audio Leadership team • Communicate with Stakeholders, Producers and Feature Teams Requirements • Full project loop as a Senior Sound Designer or Sound Design Lead on a AAA title, ideally in medium/large teams • Lead experience within Sound Design teams • Proficiency in Jira • Proficient in building up, maintaining and delivering a Sound Design Vision • Solid understanding of the Game Audio pipeline from Asset to Soundscape • Profound mastering of Wwise • Profound general audio production knowledge: how assets are created, mixed and mastered • This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity Nice to Haves • Worked on an RPG • Proficient knowledge of Foley and Field recordings • Good understanding of script systems to create customized scalable automated solutions • Basic knowledge in programming (C# / C++) What we offer • An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel • An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged • A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields • Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues • Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees • Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback