Location: Cambridge, UK – (Remote available within the UK with onsite days in the Cambridge office multiple times per quarter)Are you an experienced sound designer who’s passionate about crafting immersive, emotional, and memorable audio experiences in games?As a Senior Audio Designer at Jagex, you’ll initially focus on RuneScape: Dragonwilds, our new open-world survival crafting game developed in Unreal Engine 5, you’ll play a huge role in defining and delivering the sound of an ambitious new title within one of the world’s most beloved gaming universes, with opportunities to support audio across our broader portfolio of games in the long term.You’ll take creative ownership of major features, producing high quality sound design while collaborating closely with artists, designers, and engineers. You’ll also help guide the broader audio vision across our games by mentoring fellow creatives, shaping best practices, and ensuring that every sound supports the magic and emotions our players experience when playing our games.This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise, creativity, and craftsmanship to a team that values collaboration, player-experience and community-driven game development. What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Making major contributions to the development of Jagex’s games through audio design, including both the creation and implementation of assets (using existing systems and with assistance from the technical audio team.)</li><li>Taking creative ownership of major game features, delivering exceptional sound design, while also contributing to audio for other features and supporting content.</li><li>Specialising in creating sound design content at scale, while also supporting other audio subdisciplines when required (e.g., tech, dialogue, recording, etc.)</li><li>Assisting audio leaders in shaping audio direction and supporting the day-to-day running of the audio team when needed.</li><li>Guiding and inspiring fellow audio creatives, both in-house and external, through mentorship and benchmark-quality work, particularly those who are junior or less integrated into the project.</li></ul> What we’re looking for:<ul><li>A ‘T-Shaped’ Audio Designer with expert-level skills in SFX design, and supporting skills in other game audio subdisciplines (dialogue, tech etc.)</li><li>Exceptional ability to adapt and work iteratively and dynamically in response to feedback and evolving requirements, systems and technology.</li><li>Prior experience (either formal or informal) of successfully mentoring fellow creatives.</li><li>Extensive ‘at-scale’ game audio design experience, on medium-to-large project(s).</li><li>Proven capability working in different creative modes (exploratory, efficient delivery, high-quality polishing, scalable systems etc.) and matching these to the relevant development context (prototyping, expanding scope, shipping etc.)</li><li>Demonstrable experience balancing independence and proactivity with collaboration and contribution to the team’s cohesive and reflexive culture.</li><li>Proficient in the use of game engines and audio implementation tools and systems.</li></ul> What we offer:When you join Jagex you can look forward to a generous Perks &amp; Benefits package including:Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan. Minimum 6% Pension contributions. Employee Assistance Programme &amp; onsite Counselling. Life Insurance. Discretionary annual performance bonus. Enhanced family leave policies from day 1. Flexible working hours. 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays &amp; the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more! About Jagex:Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world’s longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School RuneScape and RuneScape, and the open-world survival crafting game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities.We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating forever games. Our values guide everything we do: We Embrace Fellowship by collaborating and sharing openly. We Hone our Craft by always learning and improving; We Honour our Vows by being honest and transparent; We are our Customers’ Heroes by striving to understand our team &amp; player needs, and We Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity.With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven game development drives everything we do.As part of Jagex, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players.