Senior Sound Designer

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Sound Designer for Project Sirius, a multiplayer game in The Witcher universe. The role involves designing and implementing high-quality game audio using various sound materials and integrating content with Wwise, Unreal Engine, and in-house tools. The designer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure audio supports the overall project vision, contributing to a revolutionary, story-driven RPG experience.

Must Have

• Design and implement audio using various sound materials
• Integrate audio content using Wwise, Unreal Engine, and in-house software
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on audio design
• 5+ years of experience in a similar sound design role
• Contributed to at least 2 shipped PC/Console titles
• Skilled in Wwise and Unreal Engine audio integration
• Strong creative and technical sound design skills
• Proficient with DAWs, audio editing tools, and plugins
• Willingness to quickly learn new in-house audio tools
• Effective communication in a team environment
• Proactive and takes initiative in expertise area
• Enthusiastic about game audio
• Fluent in English
• Builds positive relationships with cross-functional teams

Good to Have

• Experience on a multiplayer title

Perks & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years)
• 401K with employer matching
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available
• A welcome pack filled with goodies
• Dog-friendly office
• Truly international working environment
• No dress-code

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Sound Designer to join our studio and help bring to life Project Sirius—a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. The person in this position will work closely with our interdisciplinary teams to deliver the highest quality game audio experience. If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

• Design and implement audio using pre-recorded sound library materials, location recordings, Foley recordings, and original sound materials created with the use of sound synthesis.
• Integrate audio content into the game using Wwise, Unreal Engine tools, and in-house software.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including environment, animation, UI, gameplay, and engineering—to ensure the audio design supports the overall project vision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or equivalent demonstrable expertise.
• Substantial contribution to at least 2 shipped and well-received PC and/or Console titles. Experience on a multiplayer title is a plus.
• Skilled in integrating audio using Wwise and Unreal Engine.
• Strong creative and technical sound design capabilities.
• Proficiency with DAWs, audio editing tools, and plugins such as Reaper, Pro Tools, Soundtoys, and iZotope.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new in-house audio tools and workflows.
• Able to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable taking initiative in your area of expertise.
• Enthusiastic about audio in games.
• Fluent in English.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 04/30/2026.

**This job requires working in Canada.

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.**

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $101,800 - $167,900 CAD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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