Audio Director
Job Summary
Job Description
- Audio Lead/Director experience
- 5+ years interactive audio design/development
- Deep understanding of game audio
- Unreal Engine experience
- Leadership & mentorship skills
- Problem-solving & communication
- 100% benefits coverage for employees & dependents
- Supplemental medical, dental, vision
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Mental well-being program
6 skills required
Job Details
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
AUDIO
What We Do
We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.
What You'll Do
- As an Audio Director, you will be responsible for establishing and upholding the audio aesthetic across Battle Royale seasonal experiences
In this role, you will
- Contribute meaningful content that inspires the team - It's expected that you will balance both content creation and managerial work
- Implement sound content with native Unreal Editor tools (Blueprints)
- Manage audio team deliverables against development timelines
- Identify and prioritize seasonal tech needs
- Review and provide feedback on team contributions
- Foster career growth and educational development of team members
- Work with leadership to identify long-term visions for the company
What we're looking for
- Audio Lead and/or Director experience with a game development team
- 5+ years of experience working as an interactive audio designer/developer
- A deep understanding of game audio: Content creation, technical audio/implementation, dialog pipelines, and music production
- Unreal, Unity, or similar proprietary game editor experience on multiple platforms
- Leads by example: Ability to create immersive, high-impact sound design that inspires the team
- People management: An eagerness to mentor and guide the performance of others
- Solution-oriented and takes initiative towards problem-solving
- A positive attitude with strong communication skills
- Ability to delegate productively
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .
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About The Company
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.
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