Sound Engineer
INDIA REMOTE
Apertum IN – IN Product /
Full-time /
Remote
Sporty Group
Partnered with some of the World’s greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we’re on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of the 'Top Ranked Fastest Growing and Most Successful Online Gaming Brand in the World'. Home to SportyBet, SportyTV, Sporty.com, Football.com and the newly launched SportyFM, we continue to lead with innovation and exclusive sports content.
Sporty is expanding and we're building the world's go to platform for everyday entertainment.
This Sound Designer job description encompasses the process of conceptualizing, designing, and producing audio content, including background scores, sound effects, UI sounds, and character or event-driven audio cues, for our suite of games. You’ll be responsible for shaping the sonic identity of the games, in-game aural experience, and optimizing them to desired sizes and formats, and maintaining standardization of all sound assets.
Your audio compositions and SFX Designs should be original/unique and elevate the gameplay experience, evoke emotions, and reinforce the narrative or thematic elements of each title.
To succeed in this role, you need a strong creative instinct, technical proficiency, and the ability to translate directives into immersive audio textures. If you're a collaborative, detail-oriented audio professional with a passion for gaming, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Analyze game audio design briefs and understand the emotional and functional requirements of sound requirements over team discussions in various contexts to achieve the best results and output.
Ideate & Compose Original Background music / SFX / Mix-Mastering in achieving dynamic audio content for different game scenarios, events, and UI interactions.
Design and produce High-quality soundscapes & effects for games and their animations, and optimize them considering size limits and apt audio formats for integration.
Collaborate with designers, game developers, and product managers to align audio design with visual and gameplay direction.
Review/Research competitor games and audio trends/ideas to benchmark quality and innovate creatively.
Revise and refine audio assets based on feedback and user testing.
Maintain and organize all sound assets throughout.
Requirements and Skills
4-6 years of professional experience in Sound designing / Music Production, ideally within the gaming industry.
A solid portfolio or showreel showcasing original music composition and sound design across a range of game types or digital media.
Proficiency in Digital audio production tools such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro etc. Well-versed with industry-standard tools for mixing and mastering all sounds to the desired output.
A strong understanding of how sound contributes to narrative, pacing, and gameplay experience and constantly coming up with innovative ways to raise the audio experience for Users.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects/teams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A degree in Sound Design, Music Production, Audio Engineering, or a related field is an added advantage.
What’s In It For You
📍 Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
💰 A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
🌴 28 days paid annual leave
⏰ Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
📝 Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
💻 Top of the line equipment
🌍 Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities
Interview Process
Design Assignment
Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team
Remote video interview with 3 x Team Members (45 mins each, not separate days)
24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process
Personalised Support
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Your Move
If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together.
If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
