Gameloft Brisbane, part of the global Gameloft family, opened in 2014 and since then has released Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, and multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail™. In 2022, Gameloft Brisbane was announced as the winner of the coveted ‘Studio of the Year’ at the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs).
We believe the keys to success are a great studio culture and finding a balance in everything we do, whether it's working with great people on exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle of Queensland Australia.
We're setting our sights on an exciting new direction in game development, embracing the challenges and opportunities of cross-platform innovation. As pioneers in leading Brisbane's game development landscape, we're dedicated to crafting immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms. As we venture into this exciting phase, we're also expanding our talented team to bring to life a range of unannounced projects.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Audio Manager, and in collaboration with the various stakeholders involved in the creation of our games (audio directors, producers, project managers, etc…), the Audio Lead role includes:
Overseeing of the day-to-day audio operations
Driving the project’s audio vision forward on the day-to-day
Defining the games' sound needs (creative, technical)
Defining the artistic direction for music, sound effects and voiceovers
Supervising the SFX/Music/VO creation, implementation, integration and optimization
Getting involved in the hands-on creation, implementation, integration and optimization of the key audio features
Contributing to building the Brisbane studio’s audio team, proactively leveraging outsourcing and support from the World Audio Department as needed
Championing audio and contributing to build an inspiring interactive audio culture in the Brisbane studio
Working with the Brisbane studio teams to ensure that the audio integration pipeline is optimized and that the audio tech needs are met
Acting as the bridge and main point of contact between Brisbane’s teams, external partners and the World Audio Department
Owning the mix
Supervising content-approval processes with our partners, when necessary
Sharing know-how, best practices and acting as a mentor and coach
Supporting the Audio Manager and Brisbane’s Studio Manager in maintaining a well-organized and sustainable team within a productive atmosphere
Qualifications
Solid experience with interactive SFX, Music and VO production for games
Proven experience as sound designer on several published games
Excellent knowledge of modern audio production tools and techniques
Experience with interactive audio mixing for games
Highly proficient with Wwise Audio Middleware
Proficient with Unreal Game Engine
Comfortable with project management tools (Jira, Confluence etc.)
Strong, inspiring communicator
True team player and collaborator
Curious, proactive, autonomous and respectful
Previous/current position in a leadership role
Benefits
Flexible work model
Learning and development programs
Private health insurance and fitness subsidies
Relaxation space and massage chair
Access to employee mental health assistance
Additional leave including birthday, Christmas and women's health leave
Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, daily snacks and light breakfast
Social Friday drinks with friendly game tournaments
Spectacular roof-top terrace with river views and a game room
Referral program with generous bonuses
Awesome Gameloft-themed merch
Studio Mascot - Mr Hendricks, our friendly Dachshund who protects our studio
Additional Information
We can’t wait to find our next great talent!
Please submit your CV, cover letter or portfolio (if applicable).
Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.
