Dialogue Designer (Game Audio)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; hybrid work with in-studio and remote days. Permanent remote work is not available.

Annual base pay: CAD 103,720–137,080, plus potential discretionary incentive compensation.

Company

A leading video game developer and publisher creating AAA interactive entertainment, including major first-person shooter franchises.

What you will do

• Edit, design, and process dialogue assets across all aspects of the game.
• Create interactive and linear dialogue designs for a new AAA project.
• Implement dialogue assets using proprietary internal tools.
• Apply standardized dialogue workflows and systems.
• Collaborate with Dialogue, Narrative, and Audio teams to align goals and maintain strong communication.
• Support teamwork and collaboration across departments and studio locations.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in game audio development and experience shipping one major title.
• At least five years of individual-contributor experience, or equivalent experience combined with a college degree.
• Knowledge of game dialogue, including linear and interactive dialogue systems.
• Understanding of audio functionality, capabilities, and limitations on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
• Experience with at least one major digital audio workstation and middleware such as Wwise or FMOD.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• FPS or multiplayer game experience.
• Audio scripting experience.
• Continuing education, professional certification, or an advanced degree in programming, audio engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with teams across the United States, Australia, and Canada.
• Extended health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision care.
• Supplemental life and critical illness coverage and legal services.
• Potential relocation assistance if the company requires a geographic move for the role.
• Benefits eligibility may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns.