R16 Interactive is a lean, high-caliber team building Tale’s Edge, a gritty action-adventure RPG set in a shared universe of dark, reimagined Grimm’s fairy tales. We’re part of the AA resurgence: grasping AAA polish while executing lean and in the open as an independent studio. We value hunger, bold ideas, and the grit it takes to make a game worth playing.

The Role:

The Sound Designer will define the audio personality of the game — from environmental presence to combat feedback to subtle narrative cues and atmospheric ambience. They are responsible for shaping a world that players feel through sound.

Who thrives here:

• Self-directed contributors who take ownership without waiting for every detail to be spelled out.
• People who value tight-knit teams over large pipelines.
• Rational optimists — excited by potential, grounded in execution.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-quality sound effects for characters, environments, UI, and gameplay events.
• Collaborate with the composer for a cohesive audio direction.
• Integrate and optimize audio in Unreal Engine using industry best practices (our sound pipeline has yet to be established, so you can help build it).

Requirements:

• Proven credits on at least one shipped PC/console title.
• Strong Unreal Engine audio implementation skills (Wwise or FMOD).
• Portfolio/reel demonstrating range and quality.

Additional Details

• Location: Remote (Anywhere)
• Job Type: Contract
• Experience: Senior (5+ years)
• Compensation: Competitive within global market bands