About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Audio Director to join our team and take ownership of audio and sound design on a newly acquired AAA project. In this role you will be responsible for crafting an immersive audio experience in line with the creative pillars of the project, lead a team of talented sound designers, and drive the audio vision with confidence in close collaboration with one of the world’s leading game studios and publishers.
You will be a key creative owner within a cross-disciplinary POD, responsible for defining, creating, and implementing high-quality audio that supports gameplay, narrative, and player immersion. You will be accountable for audio quality, consistency, and delivery across your area of the game.
What You’ll Do
- Own the audio vision and sound design for a major part of the game, from concept to final implementation
- Design, create, and implement high-quality sound effects that meet AAA production quality and technical requirements
- Collaborate with gameplay and narrative teams, and creative stakeholders to ensure audio enhances player feedback, immersion, and emotional impact
- Define and maintain audio style guides, pipelines, and best practices in alignment with the client’s creative direction
- Work hands-on in audio middleware (e.g. Wwise) and game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine)
- Be the point of contact for audio-related topics
- Identify audio risks, technical constraints, and quality issues early and proactively propose solutions
- Review, iterate, and polish audio content based on internal feedback and client reviews
- Regularly report progress, risks, and needs to stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- A strong passion for games and interactive audio
- Ability to craft and present a strong and articulated Audio Vision supporting the creative direction for the game.
- Proven experience as a Sound Designer or Audio Director on AAA game projects
- Deep knowledge of sound design principles, interactive audio systems, and implementation workflows
- Strong hands-on experience with audio middleware (Wwise) and modern game engines, e.g. Unreal Engine 5
- Ability to own features end-to-end and operate with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience collaborating with external studios or publishers is a strong plus
- Proven experience leading an audio team from development through to release on at least one AAA/AA title (highly valued)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a complex production environment
What You’ll Get
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile AAA project
- Collaboration with a highly skilled team that has shipped multiple globally recognized titles
- Real creative ownership and impact on the final player experience
- A chill, no-assholes company culture
- Flexible hours - aside from mandatory meetings, you manage your time
