Senior Sound Designer (Wwise/Unreal)

TL;DR

Senior Sound Designer (Wwise/Unreal): Designing and implementing high-quality audio assets for Dead by Daylight with an accent on immersive sound fields and complex audio systems. Focus on creating sound events for characters and environments, integrating audio with animations, and refining emotionally impactful player experiences.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, QC

Company

An independent gaming studio based in Montreal, known for creating original IPs like Dead by Daylight and collaborating with industry giants like Disney and Sony.

What you will do

• Design and deliver high-quality audio for game sections in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure cohesive integration.
• Create, implement, and maintain audio assets for characters, objects, and environments, including animation-linked sound events.
• Develop complex audio systems using Wwise and Unreal Engine for seamless gameplay integration.
• Record and edit sound effects (SFX) and voice-over assets.
• Test, validate, and iterate on in-game audio to ensure an emotionally impactful experience.
• Manage production priorities and proactively propose technical solutions during development.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience across the full production cycle of multiple video games (pre-production to live ops).
• Expert knowledge of recording, mixing, integration, post-production, foley, and SFX.
• Proven experience implementing sound for visual media.
• Proficiency with standard audio and game development tools.
• Strong understanding of mastering standards and the relationship between SFX and music.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating sound design work.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on the iconic Dead by Daylight IP.
• Dynamic environment within an independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees.
• Inclusive and diverse creative culture where all perspectives are celebrated.
• Hybrid work flexibility based in Montreal.