Senior Ambiance Audio Designer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

HoYoverse is dedicated to delivering immersive virtual world experiences globally. We are known for popular games such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, alongside a broad spectrum of entertainment content. Our core philosophy centers on community engagement, fostering an enthusiastic and inclusive global community that encourages fans to share their passion for ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) through their creativity and skills. We continuously push the boundaries of imagination by exploring cutting-edge game development technologies, achieving leadership in areas like cel shading and cloud gaming. HoYoverse's global presence includes offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Seoul, with plans for continued expansion in content production, technology research, and publishing.

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Responsibilities

• Identify and realize audio opportunities within the project through collaborative efforts.
• Design, create, and integrate immersive ambient soundscapes (environmental, city, weather) using 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 remote audio personnel, fostering creativity while upholding high standards through feedback and structured workflows.
• Collaborate closely with art, design, and narrative teams using asynchronous tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Confluence) to align audio with visual/thematic goals, accommodating time zone differences.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of audio assets and systems, overseeing timelines and remote resource allocation to meet project milestones.
• Manage and maintain clear documentation for audio pipelines, functions, and assets.
• Conduct regular playtesting, providing and receiving audio feedback to ensure final quality, and troubleshoot technical/design challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game audio design.
• Expertise in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools and Reaper.
• Proficiency with audio middleware like Wwise or FMOD.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools.
• A passion for elevating products through sound.
• Strong understanding of adaptive audio design principles.
• Familiarity with remote team dynamics.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the entire video game development process.

Pluses

• Experience shipping AAA titles.
• A passion for gaming and audio technology.