Audio Director

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Audio • $214,089 PA - $303,997 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Audio Director at Epic Games is responsible for establishing and maintaining the audio aesthetic across Battle Royale seasonal experiences. Responsibilities include contributing inspiring content, implementing sound using Unreal Editor tools, managing team deliverables, identifying tech needs, reviewing team contributions, fostering team growth, and collaborating with leadership on long-term visions. This role requires extensive experience in game audio, including content creation, technical implementation, dialog pipelines, music production, and managing teams. The ideal candidate will be a skilled leader who can inspire and mentor their team while creating high-impact sound design.
Must have:
  • Audio Lead/Director experience
  • 5+ years interactive audio design/development
  • Deep understanding of game audio
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • People management skills
  • Solution-oriented and proactive

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

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

Washington Base Pay Range
$214,089$303,997 USD

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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