Ion Hardie
About Ion Hardie
Ion Hardie is a Senior Audio Producer at MobilityWare, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in the gaming industry, including roles at Amazon Game Studios and Reflexive, where he contributed to various projects and transitioned the company towards casual games.
Work at MobilityWare
Ion Hardie has served as the Senior Audio Producer at MobilityWare since 2016. In this role, he focuses on creating audio elements for various mobile games, including popular titles such as Solitaire and Match-3 games. He enjoys working on experimental projects, which allows him to explore innovative audio production techniques. His experience in audio production enhances the gaming experience for users, contributing to the overall quality of the games developed by MobilityWare.
Previous Experience at Amazon Game Studios
Ion Hardie worked at Amazon Game Studios for a total of 11 years, holding multiple roles including Game Producer, Game Designer, Sound Designer, and Audio Designer. His tenure spanned from 1997 to 2008, and he returned briefly in 2015 as an Audio Designer for four months. During his time at Amazon, he contributed to various projects and played a significant role in the transition of Reflexive after its acquisition by Amazon, focusing on developing smaller, casual games.
Background in Game Development
Ion Hardie began his career in game development at Logicware, where he worked as a Designer from 1996 to 1997. He later joined Reflexive, where he was the last remaining partner before its merger with Double Helix in 2015. His adaptability in game development is evident from his involvement in transitioning Reflexive's focus from large AAA titles to casual games. This experience has shaped his approach to audio production in the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Ion Hardie studied at The University of Texas at Austin from 1986 to 1991, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in game development and audio production. His educational background, combined with extensive industry experience, equips him with the skills necessary to excel in his roles. His passion for creating audio elements, such as sound effects and directing voice overs, has driven his career shift back to audio production in 2016.