Audio Lead (Games)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 115000 - 130000
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Skydance Games a division of Paramount a Skydance Corporation is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. As part of a global storytelling company defined by iconic worlds and multigenerational fandom we see gaming not as an extension of our brands but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come to life and evolve alongside the audiences who love them.
Through creativity collaboration and trust we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players Come build something extraordinary with us.
Through creativity collaboration and trust we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players Come build something extraordinary with us.
In This Role You Will
- Define and champion the overall audio vision ensuring it aligns with the games tone narrative and player experience goals.
- Plan source and supervise external audio partners composers voice talent and vendors as needed.
- Review and approve audio assets to ensure quality consistency and technical performance standards are met providing clear direction and feedback.
- Oversee the end-to-end audio pipeline from concept through implementation and final polish.
- Collaborate closely with design engineering and art leads to ensure audio is fully integrated into gameplay systems and production workflows.
- Partner with engineering to establish best practices for implementation in Unreal Engine.
- Focus on clarity mix balance emotional impact and accessibility.
- Create and maintain documentation pipelines and standards that support a sustainable and efficient audio workflow.
- Own scheduling budgeting and resource planning for all audio-related work.
We Are Looking For:
- Demonstrated experience leading audio teams on shipped PC and/or console titles.
- Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine and Wwise with a solid understanding of technical implementation (even if not executing it directly).
- Proven ability to manage vendors contractors composers and voice production.
- Experience overseeing adaptive or interactive music systems.
- Deep understanding of cross-platform audio requirements optimization and certification considerations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for audio across disciplines.
- Comfort working in a collaborative remote-friendly studio environment.
- A proactive solution-oriented mindset suited to a small or growing team.
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $115000 $130000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidates location qualifications experience and relevant expertise among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package including bonus benefits etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths and we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths and we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
Paramount a Skydance Corporation is a diversified media company creating high quality event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film television interactive/games and animation divisions.
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About Company
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms.”
