Senior Dialogue Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Dialogue Designer (Gamedev): Creating and implementing high-quality dialogue assets for AAA titles with an accent on proprietary tool development and complex audio pipelines. Focus on designing interactive dialogue systems, ensuring seamless asset integration, and collaborating across narrative and engineering teams to deliver immersive aural experiences.

Location: Must be based in or able to relocate to Toronto, Canada (Hybrid role with flexible working support).

Salary: $130,140 - $171,960 CAD

Company

A leading video game developer and part of the Activision family, best known for the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Dialogue, Narrative, and Engineering teams to ensure project alignment.
• Design and iterate on proprietary dialogue tools and databases.
• Implement dialogue assets using internal proprietary systems.
• Test and debug in-game dialogue across multiple implementation pipelines.
• Edit and process dialogue assets for all aspects of the game.
• Apply studio best practices for dialogue workflows and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in game audio development.
• Shipped at least two major titles.
• Expertise in proprietary or third-party dialogue tools and databases.
• Experience with both linear and interactive dialogue systems.
• Proficiency with major digital audio workstations and middleware like Wwise or Fmod.
• Understanding of PS5, Xbox, and PC audio functionality and limitations.

Nice to have

• FPS or multiplayer game experience.
• Audio scripting experience.
• Relevant professional or advanced degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, and vision.
• Discretionary incentive compensation eligibility.
• Relocation assistance provided if required by the company.
• Collaborative and dynamic studio environment.
• Opportunities to work on world-class entertainment franchises.