Composer / Sound Designer

About the role

As a Composer/Sound Designer at Playtech, you will be responsible for crafting immersive in-game music and sound effects tailored for online slot games. This role emphasizes collaboration with an international team, allowing for a diverse and enriching work environment.

Playtech, a leading technology company in the gaming industry, values innovation and responsible business practices. Your contributions will enhance player engagement through high-quality audio experiences, and you'll have the opportunity to work independently while guiding the creative direction of projects.

Skills that matter here

• music production: You will use music production skills to create engaging audio experiences across various genres.
• sound design: Sound design expertise is essential for developing sound effects and musical components for games.
• audio editing: Audio editing skills will be applied to prepare and mix sound for promotional materials.
• DAWs: Proficiency in DAWs like Ableton and Pro Tools is crucial for producing high-quality audio.
• SFX libraries: You will utilize extensive SFX libraries to enhance the audio experience in games.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a background in music composition and sound design, particularly in the gaming sector.
• Someone who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working with diverse teams.
• An independent worker who can confidently direct creative projects and communicate effectively.
• A person passionate about audio's role in player engagement and game performance.

From the employer

You will...

• Create in-game music in a variety of genres for online slot games.
• Design sound effects and musical parts for animations and game events.
• Prepare game packages in a variety of sound formats.
• Edit and mix sound for promo videos.

You...

• Possess 1+ years of experience in composing and sound design in the gaming industry.
• Have a passion for composing music and creating engaging audio experiences for players.
• Have access to a home studio with your own music production setup and extensive SFX libraries.
• Have experience composing original music across multiple genres, including orchestral, traditional, rock, electronic, and dance.
• Have a strong understanding of adaptive and interactive game audio, including loopable music, gameplay-driven transitions, anticipation builds, and bonus stingers.
• Are experienced creating high-quality sound effects for games and interactive products.
• Demonstrate strong audio editing, arranging, mixing, and mastering skills.
• Possess advanced proficiency with professional DAWs such as Ableton, Nuendo, Pro Tools, or similar.
• Have strong knowledge of industry-standard plugins, virtual instruments, and modern music production workflows.
• Are comfortable playing and recording musical instruments as part of the creative process.
• Understand player behaviour and the role audio plays in engagement and game performance.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with designers, artists, developers, product teams, and external partners.
• Are able to work independently and confidently guide the creative direction of projects through music references and concepts.
• Communicate proficiently in English.

You will enjoy...

• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace.
• Global scope and inclusive working environment.
• Constant learning and development opportunities.
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being.
• Fun and engaging company events.