Senior Sound Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Sound Designer (Wwise/Unreal): Designing and delivering high-quality immersive audio for Dead by Daylight with an accent on sound event integration and complex audio system architecture. Focus on creating emotionally impactful player experiences through SFX, voice-over, and seamless gameplay integration.

Location: Montreal, QC

Company

hirify.global is the largest Canadian gaming studio, best known for its flagship survival horror franchise, Dead by Daylight.

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 integration.
• Develop complex audio systems using Wwise and Unreal to ensure seamless functionality within gameplay.
• Record and edit various audio elements, including sound effects and voice-over assets.
• Test and refine in-game audio to deliver emotionally impactful player experiences.
• Manage production priorities and proactively suggest technical audio solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience across the full production cycle of multiple video games.
• Expert knowledge of sound recording, mixing, integration, post-production, foley, and SFX.
• Proficiency with standard audio and game development tools, specifically Wwise and Unreal.
• Deep understanding of mastering standards and the relationship between SFX and music.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating high-quality sound design work.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a world-renowned franchise with over 60 million players.
• Join an award-winning culture recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.
• Collaborative, diverse, and creative environment that celebrates inclusivity.
• Opportunity to be part of a massive team of over 1,300 passionate employees worldwide.