Sound Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Sound Designer (Game Development): Developing interactive audio systems and leading game audio mixing and mastering with an accent on dynamic mixing and sound effect optimization. Focus on implementing audio content into games using Unreal Engine and Wwise, and building audio production pipelines.

Location: Remote within Ukraine (Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro). hirify.global does not hire from the Russian Federation.

Company

hirify.global is a game development company specializing in sound design for video games.

What you will do

• Develop interactive audio systems and lead game audio mixing and mastering.
• Manage dynamic mixing to control mix clarity and dynamic range throughout gameplay.
• Record, edit, design, mix, and optimize sound effects.
• Implement audio content into the game using Unreal Engine, Wwise, and native tools.
• Build and document project audio pipelines.
• Coordinate with teams and manage timelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in the video game industry.
• Creative skills and focus on quality, evidenced by a portfolio, demo reel, or game credits.
• Practical experience with surround systems and binaural audio (HRTF).
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5.
• Deep knowledge of Wwise.
• Professional knowledge of DAW (preferably Reaper).
• Ability to mix and master game audio for different speaker configurations.
• Deep understanding of both creative and technical aspects of audio mixing in games and sound design principles.
• Ability to write technical documentation and build audio production pipelines for projects.

Nice to have

• Music composition experience.
• Audio systems optimization and profiling skills.
• Source control knowledge (Git, Perforce, etc.).
• Basic scripting skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast hiring and clear process with regular salary reviews.
• 20 Paid Vacation Days and 10 Paid Sick Leave Days.
• Personal Development Plan, Career Path, and Mentorship Program.
• Accountant support and Corporate English lessons.
• Advanced training with compensation of 50% of the cost.
• Comfortable office location and the ability to work remotely.
• Referral internal Program with great bonuses.
• Community of people who understand your game passion.