Sound Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Sound Designer (Game Development): Creating and implementing immersive sound assets for characters, environments, weapons, and abilities using Unreal Engine and Wwise with an accent on high-quality audio integration and collaboration. Focus on designing, recording, editing, and troubleshooting sound effects to enhance player experience in AAA games.

Location: Must be a resident of the US or Canada. Office available in California but remote work across US time zones is supported.

Salary: $125,000 to $200,000 USD per year depending on seniority level.

Company

hirify.global is a game development company focused on creating immersive audio experiences for AAA games.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Audio Director to plan and execute sound design and implementation.
• Design, record, edit, and integrate world-class sound effects and ambience using DAWs and Wwise.
• Test and prepare sounds for accurate implementation and optimize audio performance.
• Work closely with technical teams, designers, engineers, and animators to meet creative and technical goals.
• Troubleshoot audio issues and ensure high-quality, efficient audio integration.

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the US or Canada.
• 5+ years experience in sound design for AAA games.
• Proficiency with Wwise and Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience with sound synthesis, DAWs, and audio implementation testing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of design systems and accessibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience scripting sounds in programming languages.
• Experience with Unreal Audio Implementation using Wwise.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with profit sharing and company equity.
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-sponsored life insurance and 401k retirement program (US employees).
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Unlimited PTO, sick time, and paid parental leave.

Hiring process

• May include a paid test as part of the interview process.