Senior Audio Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Audio Designer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing high-quality interactive audio for a third-person military tactical shooter with an accent on gameplay readability, combat immersion, and squad-based feedback. Focus on building immersive soundscapes, integrating assets via Wwise and Unreal Engine, and iterating on audio systems to support tactical decision-making.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio known for creating high-quality, immersive gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and animation teams to implement audio that enhances gameplay clarity and immersion.
• Design, edit, and implement sound effects for weapons, vehicles, environments, and scripted events.
• Develop and maintain interactive audio systems to support combat readability and squad coordination.
• Integrate audio content directly into Unreal Engine using Wwise middleware.
• Test, debug, and iterate on audio assets and mix balance to ensure high quality across all platforms.
• Establish and maintain audio quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game development with a focus on audio design and technical implementation.
• Proven experience shipping at least one title, preferably in the shooter or action genre.
• Expertise in a major DAW such as Reaper or ProTools.
• Proficiency with audio middleware (Wwise) and Unreal Engine integration.
• Strong understanding of interactive audio principles including spatial audio and dynamic mixing.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks within a production environment.

Nice to have

• Passion for military fiction and tactical shooter gameplay.
• Experience designing weapon audio, Foley, or combat-focused systems.
• Familiarity with Jira and AAA production workflows.
• Interest in cinematic mission design and environmental storytelling.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile tactical shooter project.
• Collaborative environment working alongside cross-functional teams.
• Focus on iterative design and high-quality audio standards.
• Professional growth through ownership of audio features from concept to polish.