We’re working with Free Radical Design as they seek to bring in an Audio Director.
Free Radical Design have been reformed to revive the unbelievably enjoyable gaming franchise Time Splitters! Continuing the sequence of games that was loved and enjoyed by so many.
As the Audio Director you will lead and manage the sound design team, creating an environment for your team to experiment, improve, and innovate as you mentor and coach them to develop further technical and creative skills.
You will be representing, defining, and executing the vision for the audio team to the highest sound quality possible as well as overseeing and supervising both internal and external audio post-production for Quest, Cinematics, Foley, sound effects, VO recording sessions, and marketing productions.
Your responsibilities will also include…
Ensuring and maintaining the highest standard of sound for all the audio team participate in
Reviewing sound designers’ work progress in any aspect and encourage sound designers to embrace their responsibilities
Working closely with composers to develop the coherent creative vision to ensure the highest sound quality
Collaborate with audio, localization and tool programmers and providing clear guidance to develop sound tools to be compatible with the latest industry standard
Work with the production team across all discipline to ensure the most efficient roadmap and concrete pipeline necessary for the audio team
Establish a safe work environment with the other game directors and evangelizing the importance of audio
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
8+ years’ experience in gaming audio
3+ years in directing a game audio team or other leadership position
Experience in the game development of cross-platform AAA games on PC and consoles
Strong management interpersonal and communication skills
Devotion to explore the highest creativity in game audio
Established at mentoring and coaching a team
Fluent in English
Expertise with technical skill set over both developing internal development tools and external middle ware such as AK Wwise would be a huge plus
