IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company specializing in developing and operating Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).

If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: Game Sound/Audio Designer (Mobile Game)

Report to: Producer/General Manager

Department: Game

Hiring Level: Experienced

Location: 5 East 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R6 (fully on-site)

Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 annually

Employment Terms:

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience: Initial 3-month contract​
• 1-3 years of relevant experience: Initial 1-year contract​
• More than 3 years of relevant experience: Permanent position​

Note: Contract durations are subject to individual assessment and may vary based on specific qualifications and experience.

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;
2. Art Test;
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and technically skilled Game Sound Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating immersive, high-quality audio that enhances the player experience across our mobile games. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver impactful soundscapes, sound effects, and audio integration.

Job Key Responsibilities:

• Design, edit, and implement high-quality sound effects, ambient audio, and UI sounds for mobile games.
• Manage voice-over production processes, including recording, editing, and processing character dialogue.
• Work closely with designers, artists, and developers to ensure audio enhances gameplay and narrative.
• Record, source, and edit original sounds, ensuring all assets meet production standards.
• Integrate audio into the game engine (Unity/Unreal), including mixing, balancing, and in-game testing.
• Collaborate with composers or create music tracks when necessary.
• Optimize audio for mobile platforms, ensuring minimal performance impact.
• Troubleshoot and resolve audio-related issues throughout the production cycle.
• Maintain clear documentation of audio assets, processes, and pipelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Music Technology, Sound Design, Audio Engineering, or a related field.
• Work experience in sound design, preferably in the video game industry (internship or project experience also considered).
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reaper, etc.) and audio editing software.
• Experience with middleware tools such as Wwise, FMOD, or similar.
• Hands-on experience integrating audio into Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Solid understanding of audio fundamentals (mixing, mastering, compression, EQ, etc.).
• Strong curiosity and keen awareness of art trends in the gaming industry.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Responsible, resilient under pressure, and excellent in communication and teamwork.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada without any sponsorship from the employer.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in mobile game development.
• Music composition or scoring skills.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Python, etc.) for audio integration.
• Knowledge of localization and multi-language audio pipelines.
• Passion for gaming and a keen ear for engaging game audio.
• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects) for creating asset previews or promotional content.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• On-site car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with paid lunch time.
• On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table etc.
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.