Lead Sound Designer

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Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG encourages creativity and ground-breaking technology, aiming to raise the bar for the industry.

We are seeking a Lead Sound Designer to drive excellence in all areas of audio design and implementation for our highly ambitious, record-breaking multiplayer space sim, Star Citizen.

As Lead Sound Designer you will work with the audio team to ensure the highest quality audio experience across all aspects of the project. Reporting to the Audio Director, you will define and execute the audio direction, serve as the main point of contact for the project's creative audio design and technical implementation, and help develop the skills and growth of audio team members.

• Set the quality bar for the audio team through creating and implementing world‑class audio.
• Work with the Audio Director to define and maintain vision for the project.
• Collaborate with the Audio Manager to organize regular reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for iteration.
• Plan and schedule the audio team’s workload with the production team.
• Mentor the audio team and embed best‑practice principles into their work.
• Identify new audio pipelines, lead optimization and refinement of current pipelines.
• Champion audio for cross‑discipline feature groups.

• Experience as a lead or equivalent senior role in sound design.
• Strong creative sound design skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Wwise middleware.
• Extensive knowledge of DAW tools (e.g., Reaper (preferred), Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo).
• Ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience with sprint planning and review.

CIG is a global company committed to cultivating a culture that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, welcoming the unique qualities each individual brings to the workplace.

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design
• Industries:
  Computer Games