Audio Designer (Game Audio)

Location: Fully remote; Austin, TX

Employment: Short-term individual contractor opportunity, not a regular full-time employee position. Contract terms, duration, scope, and compensation are discussed with qualified candidates.

Company

hirify.global develops video games including Darksiders III, Chronos, and the Remnant series, with a focus on creative collaboration and production quality.

What you will do

• Create sound effects for creatures, weapons, abilities, combat, and environmental elements.
• Design, edit, process, and refine audio assets according to creative and technical needs.
• Collaborate with the audio team to enhance gameplay, characters, environments, and encounters.
• Apply creative feedback and revise assets as needed.
• Organize and deliver audio files according to project specifications and deadlines.

Requirements

• Passion for sound design and creating audio for video games.
• Experience creating sound effects through professional, independent, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with audio production and editing software.
• Ability to work independently, manage assignments, and communicate effectively with a remote team.
• Comfort receiving creative direction and working within an established production process.
• A demo reel showcasing sound design work is required for consideration.
• The opportunity focuses on sound effects creation, not music composition.

Nice to have

• Experience creating sound effects for PC or console games.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or other game development engines.
• Experience designing creature vocals, weapon sounds, magical abilities, or other gameplay-focused audio.
• Knowledge of Foley, field recording, synthesis, sound layering, and audio processing techniques.
• Passion for action, RPG, dark fantasy, science fiction, or horror games.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work on a short-term contract.
• Collaboration with an audio team within an established game production process.
• Applicants of all experience levels are welcome; evaluation focuses on work quality, creativity, and ability to create unique sounds.

Hiring process

• Submit a demo reel showcasing sound design work for consideration.
• Qualified candidates will discuss contract terms, duration, scope of work, and compensation based on experience, skills, and project alignment.