English Voice-Over Production Specialist

Summary

Join HoYoverse, a leading developer of immersive virtual world experiences, as a Voice-Over Project Manager. You will oversee all aspects of voice recording, from pre-production to post-production QA, ensuring high-quality audio and adherence to scripts and lore. Responsibilities include managing recording schedules, coordinating with internal and external teams, and supporting casting needs. You will also maintain industry networks and stay informed about the latest voice-over trends. This role requires near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English, experience in game development and voice-over production, and strong communication and teamwork skills. A passion for anime culture and HoYoverse games is essential.

Requirements

• Language Skills: Near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English, able to fluently understand Chinese scripts and communicate with on-site directors, actors, and sound engineers
• Familiar with game development processes, especially multilingual production workflows and standards
• Understanding of voice-over industry conventions and norms
• Experience with full-cycle localization voice-over production
• Passionate about voice directing and sound performance, with a demonstrated enthusiasm for HoYoverse games. (Please specify your experience and level in existing HoYoverse games)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and execution skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Strong passion for anime culture and games, with knowledge of text and voice-over styles across multiple game genres. Ability to appreciate various forms of media including literature, art, and multimedia
• Deep understanding of game narratives and character development

Responsibilities

• Apply a deep knowledge of HoYoverse products' lore and storylines to oversee voice acting content during recording sessions, ensuring adherence to scripts and lore, and facilitating communication to adjust performances as needed
• Manage recording audio quality, ensuring proper equipment setup and adherence to audio technical requirements
• Prepare scripts and reference materials in required formats, and provide on-site interpretation as needed. Maintain an efficient and orderly recording environment
• Collaborate with the localization team and voice-over PM to oversee the quality control aspect of localized voice resources, taking responsibility for final voice files
• Manage the full lifecycle of voice recording, including pre-production, recording process, and post-production QA
• Coordinate recording schedules and timelines, ensuring timely delivery of voice assets within reasonable budget
• Liaise between internal teams, external vendors, directors, actors and all stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
• Address special voice-over requirements and manage/mitigate potential risks
• Support casting needs, including arranging and guiding auditions (on-site or remote), and producing actor recommendations
• Develop audio editing and mixing skills, with the goal of handling basic post-production tasks independently
• Establish and maintain industry networks, including voice-over related personnel such as vendors, actors, directors, and producers
• Stay informed about the latest trends in the voice-over industry, providing suggestions for HoYoverse's voice-over strategies

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of third-party audio middleware (e.g., Wwise) is preferred