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