Audio Designer/Technician

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Audio Designer, you will shape the auditory landscape of our projects, crafting immersive soundscapes that captivate players. You will design and create soundscapes and audio assets, integrate audio assets into game engines, collaborate with specialists and game designers. You will also participate in creative discussions to brainstorm and refine audio concepts, plan and manage the production schedule, document and manage audio resources, and conduct playtests. Your work will directly influence player interaction, making each moment impactful and memorable. This role is based in Vancouver, and requires collaboration within a dynamic team valuing creativity and pushing the boundaries of game audio.
Must have:
  • Design and create soundscapes for combat gameplay.
  • Use audio consoles and sound editing software.
  • Integrate audio assets into game engines (Wwise, Unreal Engine).
  • Proven experience in audio design for video games.

Job Details

Who Are We?

HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. We have brought fans popular games including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are devoted to engaging fans and fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that provides access and encouragement for people to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their own creativity and skills.

Pushing the boundaries of imagination, we consistently explore cutting-edge game development technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cel shading, cloud gaming, and other fields.

In the future, we will continue to expand our content production, technology research, and publishing duties through operations in offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.

When you apply to a position with HoYoverse, we will process your personal data. To learn more about how we process your data, we encourage you to review our comprehensive Global Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. This policy provides detailed insights into how your information is collected, used, and protected throughout the application process.

 

Job Description:

As an Audio Designer for Technologies Cognosphere Inc. (HoYoverse), you will shape the auditory landscape of our projects, crafting immersive soundscapes that captivate players. Your expertise in sound design will be crucial in creating engaging experiences that enhance gameplay. Based in Vancouver, you will collaborate within a dynamic team that values creativity and pushing the boundaries of game audio. Your work will directly influence player interaction, making each moment impactful and memorable.

What You Will Do:

  • Design and create soundscapes and audio assets focused on enhancing combat gameplay.
  • Use audio consoles and sound editing software to produce high-quality sound effects.
  • Integrate audio assets into game engines such as Wwise and Unreal Engine.
  • Collaborate with sound effects specialists and game designers to develop the audio vision.
  • Participate in creative discussions to brainstorm and refine audio concepts.
  • Plan and manage the production schedule for audio assets, meeting project deadlines.
  • Document and manage audio resources, tools, and workflows.
  • Conduct playtests to evaluate audio integration within the game.
  • Gather and implement feedback to optimize sound quality and performance.

What We Are Looking For:

Education:
  • College/CEGEP
  • Communication, general
  • Design and visual communications, general
 
Experience:
  • 5 years or more
 
Other:
  • Proven experience in audio design for video games, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in sound design for combat scenarios.
  • Proficiency in using audio tools and software, including Wwise, Unreal Engine, and various sound editing platforms.
  • Solid understanding of audio production techniques and a keen ear for detail.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of quality and creativity.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds are key to bringing our concepts to life. If you're looking to play a key role in creating the best immersive virtual world experience for our users, we invite you to join our team.

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