Hi! I'm Ovidiu, a passionate Senior Sound Designer with years of experience in the gaming industry. I thrive on creating immersive audio experiences and collaborating with talented teams to bring games to life. When I'm not designing sound, you can find me exploring new soundscapes or mentoring budding audio professionals. Let's create something amazing together!

OVIDIU CHIHAIA

Hi! I'm Ovidiu, a passionate Senior Sound Designer with years of experience in the gaming industry. I thrive on creating immersive audio experiences and collaborating with talented teams to bring games to life. When I'm not designing sound, you can find me exploring new soundscapes or mentoring budding audio professionals. Let's create something amazing together!

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Hi! I’m Ovidiu, a passionate Senior Sound Designer with years of experience in the gaming industry. I thrive on creating immersive audio experiences and collaborating with talented teams to bring games to life. When I’m not designing sound, you can find me exploring new soundscapes or mentoring budding audio professionals. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Experience Level

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Sound Designer at Krafton
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Sole sound designer on an open-world game, creating and implementing all audio assets using Unreal Engine 5 and building audio systems with Blueprints. Managed audio documentation to ensure consistency and clarity across the team.
Senior Sound Designer at Voicemod
April 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Developed unique and immersive soundscapes. Crafted tools for real-time voice modification and enhancement. Integrated diverse sound effects seamlessly into Voicemod.
Senior Sound Designer at CD Projekt Red Warsaw
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Designed and implemented mission-specific SFX for Phantom Liberty. Handled voice-over design for characters. Managed post-production for prominent actors.
Senior Sound Designer at Amber Bucharest
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Designed, edited, and optimized audio assets, including attenuation and reverb systems. Established best practices for VR audio and directed music features.
Sound Designer at Ubisoft Bucharest
April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2021
Core team member for developing the audio concept and soundscapes across several games. Led a team of audio designers and created engaging sound assets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Bucharest University
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004
Master's Degree at Bucharest University
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

DSP Training
January 1, 2020 - February 18, 2026
Audio Days Workshop
January 1, 2021 - February 18, 2026
The Language of Hollywood: Storytelling, Sound, and Color
January 1, 2021 - February 18, 2026
Introduction to Digital Sound Design
January 1, 2021 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment