Side Montreal Studio is building a shortlist of experienced freelance sound designers for upcoming video game and interactive media projects.

We are seeking mid and senior-level professionals who can contribute immediately, work efficiently, and deliver production-ready audio with minimal supervision. This opportunity is not intended for junior profiles. Quality and speed of work are top requirements.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Freelance Sound Designer, you will design, produce, and integrate high-quality audio content for video games and related media. You must be comfortable working autonomously, meeting tight deadlines, and aligning quickly with established creative direction and technical pipelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and edit professional-quality sound assets aligned with the project’s artistic vision, game assets, within allocated timeframes.
Sync and mix audio for linear media when required
Contribute to documentation and production tracking tools when required.
Collaborate efficiently with internal teams and external partners

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Proven experience on shipped games.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and efficient sound design.
Advanced proficiency in a professional DAW (Reaper preferred)
Solid understanding of interactive audio workflows.
Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and with minimal oversight
Strong organizational skills and respect for deadlines
Professional fluency in either French or English
Legal authorization to work in Quebec, Canada
Must own and operate professional equipment, software and sound libraries.

ADDITIONAL, NON MANDATORY ASSETS

Integration skills in middleware or engine.
Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce, SVN)
Basic scripting or technical problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar production tools
Availability for occasional on-site collaboration

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

Type: Freelance, on demand. You may accept or decline proposed mandates. There is no guarantee of regular work.

Compensation:
Rates are determined based on experience and project scope. Applicants must provide their expected hourly or daily rate in their application.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, please submit:

Resume
Cover letter
Portfolio link (website or shared folder) including:
Demo reel
Clear examples of sound design and audio integration work

IMPORTANT

Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.

You must submit materials that clearly highlight your audio contributions. Cinematics driven primarily by music are not sufficient for evaluation. Demos including work of multiple contributors are not accepted as they cannot allow us to understand your contribution. Demos accompanied by detailed explanations of your work process and tools used are very welcomed. Providing stems of your demo can help us understand your process.

Selected candidates may be asked to complete a short audio test before being added to the talent pool.

Candidates that are not shortlisted will not be contacted, so please do not inquire about the status of your application.

About Side

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.