Audio Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Audio Designer (Game Development): Defining and leading the audio experience for a groundbreaking sports franchise with an accent on designing detailed audio systems, leading a team of sound professionals, and directing voice recordings. Focus on delivering an authentic sports atmosphere that tells rich stories and amplifies player emotions, staying current on industry trends, and managing cross-team dependencies.

Location: This role is located in Vancouver, BC or Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with hybrid or onsite work format.

Salary: CAD $60,700–CAD $89,860 per year

Company

hirify.global Sports Lab is a new standalone studio at hirify.global, focused on developing a groundbreaking sports franchise.

What you will do

• Research and design detailed audio systems for commentary, SFX, and other audio components.
• Lead a team of Software Engineers and Sound Designers on the audio vision, providing feedback and driving quality.
• Support script creation and direct voice recordings for commentators and announcers.
• Foster strong relationships with other teams, manage audio dependencies, and ensure alignment.
• Work with Production partners to prioritize, track, and plan audio tasks in Jira.
• Stay current on sports and video game audio trends, analyzing competitor designs.

Requirements

• A huge passion for sports and sports video games.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with development teams and voice talents.
• Attention to detail, positive, proactive attitude, and open to feedback.
• English: Native or near-native proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping sports video games.
• Proven experience writing design documents, scripts, and directing voice talent.
• Familiarity with programming or QA workflows and Jira.
• Exposure to Wwise or FMOD (role is primarily out of engine).

Culture & Benefits

• Participation in 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, 15-25 paid vacation days, up to 10 paid sick days.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs and family planning support.
• Commuter benefits and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.