Audio Director

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

As Audio Director you will offer creative guidance to a large Audio Team to establish, execute and deliver powerful soundscapes for our epic sci-fi MMO, Star Citizen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE3ePRgpUQo

This is an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of game audio development, shaping the audio experience for an entire living breathing universe, where you can be anything from a mercenary to a miner.

As the Audio Director you will be working with the Creative/Gameplay Directors and senior development team to represent the Audio Department and deliver the highest quality audio experience.  Managing a team that contains Sound Design, Tech Sound Design and Dialogue Design disciplines, you will work closely with our Audio Code team to develop the sonic vision and implementation of all the audio/sound design aspects of the projects under development.

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole. 

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA

What does an Audio Director at CIG do?

• Take responsibility for all aspects of audio development at a director level.
• Define and champion the audio vision for CIG’s projects.
• Oversee the audio design and its implementation through all stages of development.
• Supervise and manage a team of Sound Designers, Tech Sound Designers and Dialogue Designers.
• Supervise and manage the workflow of all audio productions.
• Work closely with the creative directors and external composers to set the musical direction.
• Act as the department figurehead when collaborating and communicating with all studio departments.
• Collaborate with technical directors to design and implement audio tools, pipelines, and processes.
• Develop and support a positive and energetic team culture.

What do we expect from our Audio Director?

• Multiple years of experience in audio for either video games, film or TV.
• Experience shipping AAA games, films or TV in an audio lead / director role.
• Extensive knowledge of industry-standard audio tools.
• Expertise in audio recording production techniques.
• Experience working with Wwise a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.

So, if you are an experienced audio leader with enthusiasm for this unique challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!