Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Lead Sound Designer

Audio Production & SoundConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGuildford, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Full project-loop experience as a Senior Sound Designer or Sound Design Lead on a AAA title, ideally in medium or large teams.
Experience leading Sound Design teams.
Proficiency in Jira.
Proficiency in building, maintaining, and delivering a Sound Design Vision.
A solid understanding of the game audio pipeline, from asset to soundscape.
Mastery of Wwise.
General audio production knowledge, including how assets are created, mixed, and mastered.
Availability to work full-time on-site in the office.

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 on tasks for the Sound Design Team.
Support the development of the Creative Sound Design Vision.
Manage collaboration with 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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working on an RPG.
Knowledge of Foley and field recordings.
An understanding of script systems for creating customized, scalable automated solutions.
Basic programming knowledge in C# or C++.

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

About the Company

Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Larian Studios develops premium role-playing games (RPGs) for PC and consoles, with Divinity: Original Sin 2 as a flagship title. Its products are complete, story-driven games that blend combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue to create immersive experiences. The company monetizes through game sales and may offer DLCs or expansions, while keeping the core games as the main focus. Larian emphasizes high-quality development through strong internal tools for tracking performance and player feedback, and it engages with the community to refine its games. It differentiates itself with deep, tactical RPG gameplay, strong storytelling, cooperative multiplayer options, and a global approach to reach RPG enthusiasts. The goal is to deliver engaging, well-crafted RPGs to players worldwide and continuously improve them by incorporating feedback and expanding content.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Pre-seed
Total funding: $3.2M
Headquarters: Ghent, Belgium
Founded: 1996

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