Senior Sound Designer

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

Job summary

A leading video game development studio in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Sound Designer to enhance Project Sirius from The Witcher universe. The ideal candidate will design and implement high-quality game audio, utilizing tools like Wwise and Unreal Engine. Applicants should have over 5 years of sound design experience, contributing to successful PC or console titles. This role offers both hybrid and fully remote options along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 20 days paid vacation and medical coverage.

Benefits

Company-paid medical health care

Free mental health support

20 days paid leave

401K with employer matching

Menstrual leave

Support for working parents

Internal workshops and online tutorials

Welcome pack with goodies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sound design or equivalent expertise.
• Substantial contribution to at least 2 shipped PC/Console titles.
• Skilled in audio integration using Wwise and Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement audio using various sound materials.
• Integrate audio content into the game using Wwise and Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure audio design aligns with project vision.

Skills

Audio design

Wwise

Unreal Engine

DAWs

Sound editing

Tools

Reaper

Pro Tools

Soundtoys

iZotope

Job 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 ourYouTube channel andBeyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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