Absurd Ventures · 4 months ago
Audio Director
Santa Monica
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $200K/yrAbsurdventures is seeking an experienced Audio Director to join their game leadership team. The Audio Director will be responsible for the creative and technical direction of all audio aspects, ensuring that audio enhances the emotional impact, immersion, and storytelling in open world games.
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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
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an Audio Director or Senior Audio Lead on at least one shipped AAA console/PC title
Deep knowledge of audio design, production, and implementation across sound effects, voiceover, and music
Strong technical proficiency with modern game audio engines (Unreal Engine, Wwise, or equivalent)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
Ability to balance creative vision with production realities, including scheduling, resources, and technical constraints
Strong understanding of mixing, mastering, and optimization for interactive media
Preferred
You have experience developing open-world, systemic, or large-scale narrative-driven games
You have a background as a composer, musician, or sound designer
You are passionate about pushing the boundaries of interactivity in audio design
You have experience working with adaptive music systems or procedural sound design
You are comfortable representing the project's audio vision externally (press, events, partnerships)
Benefits
Vacation time
Sick time
Company holidays
Parental leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Company
Absurd Ventures
Absurd Ventures is an entertainment firm that creates new intellectual property across various channels.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
SmileGate
2024-12-03Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Wendy Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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