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Lead Audio Designer role focusing on Bungie projects, requires Wwise experience, AAA game development, client facing, and people management skills.

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Lakshya Digital, a part of Keywords Studios, is a leading provider of Game Art services to the global games industry.

With over 800 employees and contributions to more than 150 AAA titles across all major platforms and genres, Lakshya is known not only for its high-quality work but also for its best-in-class processes. We are growing rapidly and have studios in India (in Gurgaon, Bangalore and Pune) as well as teams in the US, UK, Japan, and the Philippines.

Our studio works on multiple exciting projects at any one time offering plenty of variety and involvement. We have worked on some of the biggest and most exciting IP’s in the games industry, including Diablo Resurrected, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Halo Infinite, Returnal, Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Borderlands 3, FIFA Online 4, PUGB: New State, Sea of Thieves, Amazon: New World, Dauntless, State of Decay 2, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, just to name a few.

Our successful studio is continuing to grow and we are looking for an experienced Lead Audio Designer (North America) to join the expanding team.

This position is offered on a fully remote basis.

Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing:

    • Manages day to day team management, tasking, and ensures quality of service remains high by frequent alignment with the Bungie Audio Director  
    • Oversees quality of sound design and implementation for the Lakshya Audio Team  
    • Will act as the client primary point of contact (POC)  
    • Work to develop trackable KPIs for Bungie Audio  
    • Conduct weekly reports  
    • Coordinate with client Audio Leads regarding priorities and scheduling  
    • Recruitment and on-boarding of project resources  
    • Development of project-specific work breakdown structures  
    • Leading troubleshooting activities to resolve internal and external project impacting issues  
    • Developing project improvement plans strategically in both technical and operational aspects  
    • Responsible for tracking KPIs and SLA to support the success of the engagement  
    • Responsible for career development and growth of the team  
    • Conduct training and coaching sessions as needed  
    • Weekly meetings with the client and resources or as needed to ensure deliverables are met 

What you’ll bring to the table:

  • Outstanding organizational skills, ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
  • A passion for games and game development
  • Wwise Implementation experience
  • Experience with proprietary engines
  • People management
  • Comfortable being client facing and leading initiatives for the group.
  • At least 2 AAA shipped titles

Benefits

What we offer at Lakshya Digital:

If working on cool projects with even cooler people is not enough for you, we also offer an awesome range of benefits & perks!

  • As part of Keywords Studio, the security and backing of a multinational corporation.
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits insurance. We also provide Basic Life Insurance, AD&D insurance for all our team members
  • Long-term (LTD) disability insurance and Flexible spending account (For medical and dependent care)
  • Paid vacation and sick time, designated paid holidays as well as other paid time off
  • RRSP/401K Plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedule and great approach to work/life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement
  • Company events throughout the year
  • Fully remote position
  • Salary range- $110,000 - $118,000

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya Digital
Location: Americas, North America
Area of Work: Creative
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Remote

$110.0K - $118.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$114.0K/yr avg.

About The Company

has nearly two decades of experience. Operating across multiple countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, we've contributed to over 150 AAA titles. 


Founded in 2004, we prioritize client satisfaction. With a global workforce of over 800, we employ industry experts in the US, UK, and Japan studios, collaborating directly with teams in India and Manila to provide exceptional service, scale, and quality worldwide. We excel in crafting tailored solutions and engagement models for our partners, ensuring more content, faster turnaround times, and cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality. Our reputation as a trusted, highly skilled, client-centric art studio is rooted in our experience, proficiency, and essential capabilities.


Experience and Expertise: With a portfolio of 150+ game titles, including Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Forza Motorsport, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alan Wake II, our team blends international and Indian talent, featuring seasoned professionals with extensive experience in game art development across diverse platforms and genres.


Enablers: Our advanced studios in Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Manila, and Seattle boast state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting our projects. Our efficient workflow, enhanced by our proprietary automation tool, SWAT, fosters online collaboration and offers clients visibility at every project stage. Our vibrant work culture drives employee growth, forming a team of over 800 talented, passionate, and committed individuals.


Industry Leadership: As industry leaders and NGF members, we closely collaborate with NASSCOM to nurture India's thriving game development ecosystem. Lakshya is also a part of Keywords Studios, the world's premier game development services provider headquartered in Dublin.

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