Technical Sound Designer

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!

We are an ambitious indie studio in Jönköping, developing a new game based on an exclusive IP. We are brave, creative, ambitious, and have fun!

The role

Pigs Will Fly is looking for a Technical Sound Designer to join our development team. Just to be clear, we are not looking for composers or musicians. If you have those strengths, that is a bonus, but what we are looking for is someone with a lot of experience working with integration of sound and audio into the Unreal 5 engine using middleware like FMOD and Wwise. 

Your work will entail crafting rich, immersive audio experiences that bring the game world to life, from evocative soundscapes to responsive, interactive elements that deepen player engagement. Your creative instincts will shape how the game sounds and feels, helping to define its emotional tone and atmosphere.

Working closely with designers, developers, and fellow audio artists, you’ll work for a shared creative audio vision. You will contribute, lead and mentor other sound designers and audio artists. You’ll also help build tools and workflows that support both experimentation and polish, enabling the team to deliver a cohesive, high-quality audio experience across platforms.

As a team we are working with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.

What you'll do

• Lead the work of sound design, guiding and mentoring the team.

• Create and implement immersive sound effects, ambient audio, and dynamic interactive audio content in Unreal Engine with FMOD and Wwise.

• Collaborate with game developers, and fellow audio professionals to seamlessly incorporate audio into gameplay experiences.

• Deliver top-tier audio quality while optimizing performance across various platforms.

• Build and maintain audio tools, scripts, and workflows to streamline production and improve efficiency.

• Partner with our programmers to diagnose and fix technical audio issues.

• Keep current with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in sound design and real-time audio.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in developing video games as a Sound Designer

• Experienced with FMOD in the Unreal Engine 5, with a strong understanding of its audio pipeline.

• Ability to merge creative audio design with technical implementation.

• Good strategic ability. You are able to prioritize correctly with regards to goals and identify upcoming needs & problems.

• Outstanding proficiency in English, in both written and verbal communication.

• As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others.

Bonus qualifications

• Proficient in Wwise in Unreal Engine, with a strong understanding of its audio pipeline.

• Proven experience across multiple development cycles

• Shipped at least 1 AA game

• Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban

What we offer

• Probably the coolest sound stage in all of Scandinavia

• A top tier Dolby Atmos Studio

• Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills

• Occupational pension

• Health benefits

• An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping

• A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity

Details

During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.

Location: Jönköping, Sweden. (We have a policy of four days at the office, one day working from home.)

NOTE: You must have a visa/permit to work in Sweden 

Start: Autumn-Winter 2025

Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, starting with a probationary period.

All applications must be in english and include a portfolio & resumé/CV