Music Director

1 Hour ago • 8 Years + • Sound Engineer • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Music Director will lead the audio team, shaping the musical identity of games and promotional content. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines and workflows, managing team resources, leading recruitment, building a sound library, composing original music, overseeing soundtrack creation, and preparing project documentation. The ideal candidate possesses managerial/directorial experience in music or gaming, expertise in music composition/recording/editing for multimedia, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the gaming industry. The role involves providing visionary leadership, cultivating a collaborative environment, and ensuring timely and high-quality execution of music deliverables.
Must have:
  • Managerial experience in music or gaming
  • Expertise in music composition, recording, and editing
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Understanding of the gaming industry
  • Project management and team leadership
Perks:
  • Relocation support (flight, apartment, pet relocation, shipping)
  • Relocation assistance (legalization, residence, tax settlements)
  • Polish lessons
  • Flexible working hours (8:00-10:00 AM start)
  • Welcome pack
  • Trainings, lectures, and courses
  • Merch
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Psychological care
  • Multisport card
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy snacks and drinks
  • International working environment

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

Our passion for immersive storytelling extends beyond visuals, and we're committed to creating exceptional audio landscapes that captivate players worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Music Director with strong leadership and managerial expertise to guide our audio team, shaping the musical identity of our games and promotional content.

Daily responsibilities

  • Serve as the driving force behind the music department, providing visionary leadership to a talented group of composers, sound designers, and engineers. Cultivate a collaborative and innovative environment that fosters creativity and quality.
  • Oversee project timelines and workflows for music deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality execution. Plan, delegate, and monitor tasks effectively to meet project milestones.
  • Manage team resources, allocate roles, and support team members in their development. Lead recruitment efforts to expand the music team, conducting interviews and selecting top talent who align with our company culture and project goals.
  • Build and curate a robust library of sounds, setting a high standard for the quality and variety of assets available for use across all video games and marketing materials.
  • Compose, arrange, and direct original music that complements our game narratives and promotional content, guiding the team to ensure consistency with the artistic vision.
  • Oversee the creation, recording, and editing of soundtracks, ensuring they meet technical and artistic standards before integration into games and marketing materials.
  • Prepare thorough project documentation related to music and sound design, facilitating clear communication and alignment across multiple departments.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a managerial or directorial role within the music or gaming industry, with demonstrated success in leading a team and driving results.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, ensuring the team’s work aligns with the overall production schedule.
  • Expert-level knowledge in composing, recording, and editing music for multimedia, particularly for video games.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to inspire and unify the team while liaising effectively with other departments.
  • High understanding of the gaming industry.

Additional Information

Relocation support

  • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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