Lead Sound Designer

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.
As a Lead Sound Designer, you will be a key player between sound design and game vision and will marry the two into one immersive sound experience. As a Lead you will also get to mentor a team of sound designers, set out new standards for sound systems, and lead the team by example by being the go-to expert for sound design layout and implementation. As a specialist we will trust you and give you the space to be hands-on daily, like the rest of your sound team.
If this sounds like a match, we would love to meet you! We’re looking for the very best talent from all over the world, and this role requires relocation to any of our studio locations.
What you will do:
You will create and own the audio direction and sound implementation that aligns with the general game vision, established in collaboration with the game management team.
Set benchmarks for sound design quality for the internal and external teams.
Define workflows, structures and the organization of all audio related content.
You will be the lead to a currently small but senior team of sound designers and will mentor them to deliver on the assignments within the established quality standard.
Work with programmers and designers to ensure outstanding audio reflecting the game vision, and collaborate with the music composer to define musical needs.
Use IOI’s proprietary tools to set up audio (Wwise, Glacier2).
Create prototypes and sound intentions, proving audio set-ups and technical choices while identifying needs.
Create sound effects and audio assets using pre-recorded material or synthesis, recording, foley recording etc.
Mixing – you will be the owner of the final quality in sound design and implementation.

Who you are:
Accomplished sound designer with 7+ years of experience working in the AAA video game industry, having produced work for at least one published title in a leading role.
You have leadership acumen, able to manage an in-house team of sound designers and guide them with qualified and constructive feedback.
Excellent sound design skills both in regard to technical understanding and creative solutions.
Experience working with one or more established game audio systems (F-Mod, WWise, Miles Sound System etc.).
Experience recording, integrating, and mixing audio for game projects.
You are both autonomous and collaborative, and can both set the direction for the team and also be a true team player.
You are self-motivated and hold a very high standard for sound direction and your team’s work.
Work showcases (E. g. in published games, on personal website, or on Youtube).
A fan of fantasy-style games.

Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Brighton, and Istanbul. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.
We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people, and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.