Senior Ambiance Audio Designer

Summary

Join HoYoverse, a leading developer of immersive virtual world experiences, as a game audio designer. You will identify and realize audio opportunities, design and integrate immersive soundscapes in Wwise and UE5, and develop adaptive audio systems. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring a remote audio team, collaborating with other teams, and managing audio asset delivery. You will need 5+ years of experience in game audio design, expertise in DAWs and middleware, and a passion for elevating products through sound. The ideal candidate will have shipped AAA titles and a passion for gaming and audio tech. HoYoverse is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 5+ years in game audio design
• Expertise in DAWs (Pro Tools, Reaper), middleware (Wwise/FMOD), and remote collaboration tools
• Passionate about elevating products through sound
• Strong understanding of adaptive audio design and remote team dynamics
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the entire video game development process

Responsibilities

• Identify audio opportunities in the project and work collaboratively to realize the audio vision
• Design, create, and integrate immersive ambient soundscapes (environmental, city, weather) in Wwise and UE5, ensuring seamless alignment with gameplay and narrative
• Develop adaptive audio systems that dynamically respond to player actions and environmental changes
• Lead and mentor a remote audio personnel, fostering creativity while maintaining high standards through feedback and structured workflows
• Collaborate closely with art, design, and narrative teams using async tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Confluence) to align audio with visual/thematic goals, accommodating time zone differences
• Own end-to-end delivery of audio assets and systems, managing timelines and remote resource allocation to meet project milestones
• Manage and maintain clear documentation for audio pipelines, functions, and assets
• Playtest regularly, seeking and providing audio feedback to ensure the final quality, while troubleshooting technical/design challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipped AAA titles
• Passion for gaming and audio tech