Sound Project Manager (Game Development)

TL;DR

Sound Project Manager (Game Development): Defining and owning the end-to-end sound production schedule, coordinating workflows, and optimizing team performance within a game studio with an accent on strategic leadership, contracting, and budget oversight. Focus on streamlining the production pipeline, managing global stakeholders, and ensuring seamless internal and external alignment.

Location: On-site at hirify.global HQ (Pangyo, South Korea)

Company

hirify.global builds bold, memorable games across PC, console, and mobile, investing in strong ideas and sharp execution to create genre-defining experiences.

What you will do

• Define and own the end-to-end sound production schedule and milestones.
• Lead contracting, bidding, and procurement with domestic and worldwide partners.
• Coordinate workflows between Sound Directors, Composers, and Designers.
• Optimize task management and pipeline efficiency using Jira and Confluence.
• Oversee production budgets, expenditures, and resource allocation.
• Lead meetings and manage professional documentation for global stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong logical and responsible communication in complex production environments.
• Proficiency in global business communication (leading meetings, drafting professional documents).
• Deep understanding of game sound or music production processes.
• Proven ability to structure production data and manage schedules using Excel or equivalent tools.
• Native-level fluency in Korean (written and verbal) is required.

Nice to have

• Prior experience as a PM or Producer within the gaming or media industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Jira and Confluence for optimizing workflows.
• Active gamer with deep literacy across multiple genres and audio trends.
• Hands-on experience in music production, sound design, or audio post-production.
• Degree in Music Business, Audio Production, or a related field.
• Experience managing high-value contracts and procurement with world-class global studios.

Culture & Benefits

• Work for a company that builds bold, memorable games players love.
• Part of ROUND8 Studio, built by passionate gamers for gamers.
• Focus on strong ideas, sharp execution, and team ownership.
• Creating genre-defining experiences that push boundaries.
• Full-time employment with a 3-month probationary period.

Hiring process

• Resume Review
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Final Interview with Team Leadership
• Offer Discussion
• Welcome Aboard!