Important Details

• Level: Senior
• Mode: Fully remote (Eastern Daylight Time, +/- 4 hours)
• Term: Contract/freelance (4–8 weeks, starting May 4th)
• Compensation: $8,000 CAD
• Tech: Unity 6 & Wwise

Overview

Chronograph Games is looking for a senior sound designer to help us ship a prototype of our CMF-funded Project Hourglass, a hand-drawn 2D fantasy soulslike metroidvania. The ideal candidate will leverage their skills and creativity to enhance our prototype’s existing visual style and in-progress musical score with a unique and compelling sonic identity.

This is a fully-remote, short-term engagement with the possibility of future collaboration. It starts on May 4th 2026 with a flexible timeline of 4 to 8 weeks. The budget for this work is fixed at $8,000 CAD. Preference will be given to qualified candidates living in Canada.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Develop a sonic identity and style for the prototype in collaboration with the composer.
• Design and create sound effects.
  • Four related rooms/environments (interior and exterior).
  • One player character.
  • Two enemy types.
  • One boss.
  • A short intro sequence.
  • Minimal UI & dialog interactions.
• Implement audio into the game, using Unity & Wwise.
  • Revise existing audio events/triggers/states as necessary.
  • Replace existing placeholder sound effects.
  • Incorporate the composer’s score (including some mixed layers and states).
• Actively communicate with the team about decisions, progress, and challenges.
• Be reasonably available for some meetings during working hours.

Requirements

• Senior-level audio design and implementation experience on shipped titles.
• Professional ability using Unity and Wwise.
• Availability to work overlapping Eastern Daylight Time, +/- 4 hours.
• A portfolio/demo-reel showcasing high-quality work.
• An up-to-date CV with professional references.
• No generative AI is to be used whatsoever.

How To Apply

Send us an email with an up-to-date CV along with your portfolio/demo-reel.