Expert Sound Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Expert Sound Designer (Gamedev): Creating and implementing benchmark-quality sound effects for Cyberpunk 2, with a significant focus on narrative-based sound design & mixing. Focus on pushing the technical capabilities of the engine to new heights, ensuring audio consistently meets quality benchmarks and narrative goals.

Location: Hybrid/in-office in Boston, MA, United States

Salary: $149,500 - $205,600 USD annually

Company

hirify.global creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers.

What you will do

• Record, edit, design, and mix sound effects.
• Implement audio assets using Unreal Engine 5, Wwise, and proprietary tools.
• Collaborate with other audio team members for narrative development.
• Support Lead Sound Designer in defining and maintaining project quality standards.
• Grow our internal library of field and foley recordings.
• Help develop innovative audio systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the video game industry, with demonstrable senior or leadership-level contributions.
• Showreel or portfolio that demonstrates highly advanced sound design skill.
• Expert use of professional audio production software and techniques.
• Exceptional artistic competence.
• Skilled with in-game mixing and cinematic asset design.
• Proficiency in Wwise middleware.
• Proficiency in DAWs, ideally Reaper.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Unreal 5 and its current audio capabilities and limitations.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support.
• Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month.
• Flexible working hours.