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The role, as advertised by Larian Studios
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
This role at a glance
This is one of 9 audio and sound roles open in England today, out of 546 live games jobs across the UK, and Larian Studios is hiring for 4 other roles alongside it. Going by the title it’s a lead / principal role, combining hands-on work with setting direction or managing others. Like most UK games roles it doesn’t publish a salary, and too few audio and sound roles do for a fair comparison. Our salary guide covers typical ranges.
- Discipline
- Audio
- Level (from the title)
- Lead / principal
- On gamesJobs since
- 25 Sept 2026
- Other Audio roles in England
- 8
About Larian Studios
Larian Studios is a Belgian independent developer founded by Swen Vincke and headquartered in Ghent, known for the Divinity: Original Sin role-playing games and Baldur's Gate 3. The studio has expanded internationally and now runs studios in several countries.
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