Description

Senior Sound Designer

Studio: Brain Jar Games

Location: Fully Remote (Preference for PST-EST time zones, Canada/US)

Type: Full-time / Contract

Reporting to: Audio Director

Sector: Computer Games | Music-Based Brawler | PC/Console

Engine: Unreal 5

Pixel Movement is exclusively partnering with Brain Jar Games on the recruitment for this role.

About the Studio

Brain Jar Games is a fully remote studio bringing developers together from across the globe to build something truly amazing. Their debut title, Dead as Disco, is a music-based martial arts brawler built in Unreal Engine 5 – a game packed with iconic characters, memorable environments, and a seamless music-matched combat experience unlike anything else in development right now.

The team is flexible, collaborative, and built on trust. Members take real ownership of their work – proactively identifying issues, developing creative solutions, and communicating them across the team. In return, Brain Jar offers flexible working hours, a generous benefits package, equity for everyone, and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

About the Role

Brain Jar is looking for a talented Senior Sound Designer to join the Dead as Disco team. The best candidates will blend a passion for music with extensive experience creating high-quality sound effects for combat-oriented action games.

You will work as part of a cross-discipline team of musicians, artists, designers, and engineers – collaborating to deliver a seamless music-matched martial arts experience. You will be equally comfortable with digital SFX creation and traditional foley recording, and you will leverage your technical experience with Unreal Engine 5 to creatively solve problems and seamlessly integrate audio across a large variety of workflows.

Partnering with the Audio Director and game design to define and execute an audio aesthetic that enhances both music and gameplay. You will also collaborate with engineering to design, implement, and scale audio pipelines for new game features, integrate assets, and troubleshoot complex audio-related problems across multiple disciplines.

What You’ll Need

  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge of FMOD, and effective implementation within UE5
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality sounds matched to music-based gameplay
  • Detailed knowledge of fighting game or music-based genre sound design, from both Japanese and Western titles
  • Previous experience in a similar role, with creative independence and strong technical skills
  • Ability to work with upstream and downstream departments effectively and respectfully
  • A proactive, creative, and collaborative approach that thrives in remote conditions
  • Self-managed and driven, capable of working independently without regular supervision
  • A suitable home recording setup available for professional use
  • Located within close proximity to professional recording studios, or with reliable access to professional recording facilities
  • A background in music – musician, producer, vocalist, composer, or similar creative role

Bonus Points For

  • A passion for music production, composition, recording, or related creative disciplines
  • Ability to play one or more musical instruments at a high level
  • Strong interest in music videos, AMVs, pop culture, and social media
  • Experience working with a diverse, multinational team

What Brain Jar Offers

  • Competitive salary (full-time and contract positions available depending on region)
  • Equity in the company – everyone shares in the success
  • Flexible hours and an excellent work/life balance
  • A generous benefits package
  • Fully remote working
  • A collaborative, supportive, and creative small-team environment
  • The chance to work on Dead as Disco – one of the most exciting and original games in development

A Note on Culture

Brain Jar moves fast, hires passionate people, and builds games that actually mean something. Dead as Disco is loud, iconic, and full of music-driven mayhem – and they want a Sound Designer who feels that in their bones. If you are ready to rock out with a world-class team and leave your mark on something genuinely original, this is your role.