Sound Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Sound Designer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing high-quality audio assets for AAA titles with an accent on critical thinking and audio analysis. Focus on creating immersive player experiences through DAW proficiency and Wwise integration.

Location: Hybrid (Dublin, Ireland). Relocation support is available.

Company

hirify.global is Ireland's largest PC and console game development studio and part of the Virtuos Group, specializing in high-quality content for AAA titles.

What you will do

• Design audio assets using industry-standard DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper, or Logic X.
• Contribute to all stages of sound design and implementation in collaboration with the Audio Lead.
• Action feedback from department leads and clients to meet project scope and timelines.
• Manage audio assets and assist in maintaining technical documentation.
• Ensure quality of output through playtesting and daily feedback loops.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in audio editing, processing, and mixing.
• Proficiency in studio recording, foley recording, sound libraries, and synthesis.
• Intermediate knowledge of DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Reaper) and plugins (iZotope, Waves, Kontakt).
• Experience working with Audiokinetic Wwise.
• A quality Sound Design demo reel (music-only reels will not be considered).
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Dublin, Ireland.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the game development process.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints.
• A passion for gaming.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive company healthcare plan and Occupational Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements.
• Global training, development plans, and international mobility via the Virtuos Internal Mobility Program.
• Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave, plus subsidized leave.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.