Lead Audio Designer: AAA Game Sound Mastery

NBCUniversal; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Audio Designer to guide the creative and technical direction of audio for an ambitious AAA project. You will shape workflows, build scalable audio pipelines, and lead a growing team, collaborating with design, engineering, narrative and animation to integrate sound with gameplay and storytelling.

As a foundational member of the audio discipline, you will mentor designers, define implementation approaches, and ensure high-quality sound design across the project,

Qualifications

• AAA game audio development experience.
• Experience with real-time audio systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with debugging, testing, and optimization processes.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration across design, engineering, narrative and art.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve audio workflows and pipelines.
• Mentor and grow the audio team.
• Lead integration of audio systems in the game engine.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, narrative and animation teams to align audio with gameplay and storytelling goals.
• Oversee final mix and QA processes.

Skills

Sound design

Real-time audio

Mixing techniques

Audio pipelines

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in audio, game development, or related field

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Audio Designer to guide the creative and technical direction of audio for an ambitious AAA project. You will shape workflows, build scalable audio pipelines, and lead a growing team, collaborating with design, engineering, narrative and animation to integrate sound with gameplay and storytelling.

As a foundational member of the audio discipline, you will mentor designers, define implementation approaches, and ensure high-quality sound design across the project,