Senior Sound Designer

CD Projekt; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Sound Designer to join their team for Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. This role involves designing and implementing high-quality audio using various audio tools and engaging with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of sound design experience and a passion for audio in games. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with the flexibility of hybrid or remote work.

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare

Free mental health support

Paid leave — 20 days holiday

401K with employer matching

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or equivalent expertise.
• Substantial contribution to at least 2 shipped titles.
• Ability to quickly learn new audio tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement audio using sound libraries and recordings.
• Integrate audio content into the game with tools like Wwise.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support project vision.

Skills

Audio design and implementation

Integrating audio using Wwise

Strong creative sound design

Proficient with DAWs

Effective communication

Tools

Reaper

Pro Tools

Soundtoys

iZotope

Job description

Job Description

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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Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!