Audio Director Job at Absurd Ventures in Santa Monica

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

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Description

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.

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