Audio Director

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Audio Director to join our game leadership team. The Audio Director will own the creative and technical direction of all aspects of audio—including implementing sound design, music, voiceover, and ambient soundscapes. This role requires a leader who can set a compelling audio vision, guide the team in executing it, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure audio elevates the emotional impact, immersion, and storytelling in open world games.

Core Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the creative audio vision for the project, aligning with the game’s artistic, narrative, and design goals.
• Oversee all aspects of in-game audio, including sound design, voiceover, music composition/implementation, mixing, and technical systems.
• Collaborate closely with directors, producers, design, art, and engineering teams to ensure audio is deeply integrated into gameplay and worldbuilding.
• Collaborate with the in-house production department to manage the pipeline for recording of VO and performance capture as well as asset deliveries.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and career development for the audio team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Drive technical innovation in audio pipelines, tools, and workflows to ensure efficiency and scalability in production.
• Partner with external composers, sound designers, and vendors as needed to deliver high-quality content.
• Own the final mix and overall sonic polish, ensuring a cohesive and impactful audio experience.
• Participate in studio leadership meetings to represent audio’s perspective in high-level decision-making.

Core Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Audio Director or Senior Audio Lead on at least one shipped AAA console/PC title.
• Deep knowledge of audio design, production, and implementation across sound effects, voiceover, and music.
• Strong technical proficiency with modern game audio engines (Unreal Engine, Wwise, or equivalent).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with production realities, including scheduling, resources, and technical constraints.
• Strong understanding of mixing, mastering, and optimization for interactive media.

Plus if...

• You have experience developing open-world, systemic, or large-scale narrative-driven games.
• You have a background as a composer, musician, or sound designer.
• You are passionate about pushing the boundaries of interactivity in audio design.
• You have experience working with adaptive music systems or procedural sound design.
• You are comfortable representing the project’s audio vision externally (press, events, partnerships).

Description

• Full-time job with benefits.
• Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
• Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.

The base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.